Lando Norris claims improved performance ahead of Hungarian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Lando Norris expressed confidence in his driving ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, stating he has performed better this season than at a similar point in the previous year. In 2025, Norris was engaged in a title fight against his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. However, this season has been impacted by changes in regulations, leading to different challenges for the team. The race is scheduled and racers are preparing for the competition as the start time approaches.
- •Lando Norris claims he is driving better this season than last.
- •Norris previously competed for the championship in 2025 against Oscar Piastri.
- •The Hungarian GP is ahead, and preparations are underway.
- •Changes in regulations have affected McLaren's performance.
- 6:19 PMMotorsport.com — Hungarian GP win proves Lando Norris is performing better than in F1 title-winning year
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hungarian GP win proves Lando Norris is performing better than in F1 title-winning year
- 2:44 PMMotorsport.com — Five quick takeaways from Hungarian GP
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Five quick takeaways from Hungarian GP
"Lando Norris reckons his driving has significantly improved in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, even though he’s unlikely to defend his world championship. The McLaren driver claimed his maiden crown last year by beating team-mate Oscar Piastri and then reigning champion Max Verstappen, who attempted a late comeback for a fifth title. But the fact that Verstappen was in the mix on the final ...Keep reading
"Norris performing at a higher level than championship-winning campaign Lando Norris raised a few eyebrows ahead of Hungary by claiming “I've driven better in this half of the season than I probably did to this point last year”. In 2025, of course, he was deep in a title fight against McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri but thanks to the change of regulations, the Woking outfit just hasn’t ...Keep reading
"Lando Norris is unlikely to defend his F1 world title in 2026, but the McLaren star reckons he is still performing at a higher level
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 6:19 PMHungarian GP win proves Lando Norris is performing better than in F1 title-winning year
Lando Norris reckons his driving has significantly improved in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, even though he’s unlikely to defend his world championship. The McLaren driver claimed his maiden crown last year by beating team-mate Oscar Piastri and then reigning champion Max Verstappen, who attempted a late comeback for a fifth title. But the fact that Verstappen was in the mix on the final ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:19 PMHungarian GP win proves Lando Norris is performing better than in F1 title-winning year
Lando Norris is unlikely to defend his F1 world title in 2026, but the McLaren star reckons he is still performing at a higher level
- Motorsport.comJul 26, 2026, 2:44 PMFive quick takeaways from Hungarian GP
Norris performing at a higher level than championship-winning campaign Lando Norris raised a few eyebrows ahead of Hungary by claiming “I've driven better in this half of the season than I probably did to this point last year”. In 2025, of course, he was deep in a title fight against McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri but thanks to the change of regulations, the Woking outfit just hasn’t ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:44 PMFive quick takeaways from Hungarian GP
Lando Norris took his first victory of the 2026 F1 campaign, winning the Hungarian GP for McLaren from pole
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