Lando Norris emphasizes F1 drivers' need to adapt to 2026 cars

Lando Norris addressed the challenges of adapting to the complex energy deployment of the 2026 Formula 1 cars during an interview in Hungary. He highlighted that drivers, including Mercedes' George Russell, must change their driving styles regularly, noting that adaptability is a requirement in the sport. Norris expressed that top-level drivers should manage the evolving demands of different cars effectively and acknowledged the frustrations surrounding the sophisticated power unit technology that influences performance. Mercedes driver Russell has struggled to keep pace with his teammate Kimi Antonelli under the new regulations, which have heightened the mental shift needed during races. As teams prepare for ongoing events, drivers continue to focus on improving their techniques to navigate these challenges.

• 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — “You have to do it” - Lando Norris admits F1 drivers are “paid millions” to adapt to 2026 F1 cars
• 8:32 AMMotorsport.com — “You have to do it” - Lando Norris admits F1 drivers are “paid millions” to adapt to 2026 F1 cars