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Lando Norris challenges rivals over comments on team upgrades

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:09 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Lando Norris challenges rivals over comments on team upgrades

Summary

Lando Norris criticized fellow drivers for their comments on upgrades in Formula 1, specifically addressing remarks by Fernando Alonso regarding the rapid development of rival teams under the budget cap. After qualifying sixth for the Austrian Grand Prix, Norris suggested that some drivers lack understanding of the complexities in upgrading teams. The comments came amid concerns from McLaren's team principal, Andrea Stella, about falling behind Ferrari and Red Bull due to their recent improvements. McLaren aims to increase the intensity of their upgrades as they target better performance in upcoming races.

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By the Numbers

•Norris tells rivals to stop commenting on team finances.
•Alonso expressed surprise at the upgrade pace of competing teams.
•McLaren emphasizes the need for more effective upgrades.
•Stella calls for increased intensity in their upgrade efforts.
•The team seeks to close the gap on Ferrari and Red Bull.

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7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris fires back at drivers for "talking too much" after Alonso questioned rivals

What they're saying

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Lando Norris has told drivers to stop talking about things they don’t understand after rivals including Fernando Alonso questioned how top teams are able to bring frequent upgrades under Formula 1’s budget cap. The McLaren driver’s pointed remarks came after Alonso expressed surprise at rival teams’ relentless development pace, suggesting some outfits appear to have a “money machine” in the factory despite the cost constraints.
— Yahoo Sports

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