Lando Norris emphasizes F1 drivers' need to adapt to 2026 cars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
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.
- •Lando Norris stresses the necessity for adaptability among F1 drivers.
- •George Russell faces challenges with the 2026 Mercedes compared to Kimi Antonelli.
- •Drivers report frustrations with the complex energy deployment of new cars.
- •Norris believes adaptability is essential for success in Formula 1.
- •Changes in car design have increased the difficulty of medium-speed corners.
- 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
"Drivers have been vocal about how the complex energy deployment needs of the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars have impacted how they have to be driven, with the reliance on energy harvesting causing a big mental shift in how to approach faster corners. Mercedes driver George Russell is one driver who has struggled to gel with his machinery this year, which has come more naturally to his ...Keep reading
"Amid George Russell's well documented driving style changes to get on top of his 2026 Mercedes, the reigning world champion says Formula 1 drivers should put up with having to be adaptable
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:32 AM“You have to do it” - Lando Norris admits F1 drivers are “paid millions” to adapt to 2026 F1 cars
Amid George Russell's well documented driving style changes to get on top of his 2026 Mercedes, the reigning world champion says Formula 1 drivers should put up with having to be adaptable
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 8:32 AM“You have to do it” - Lando Norris admits F1 drivers are “paid millions” to adapt to 2026 F1 cars
Drivers have been vocal about how the complex energy deployment needs of the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars have impacted how they have to be driven, with the reliance on energy harvesting causing a big mental shift in how to approach faster corners. Mercedes driver George Russell is one driver who has struggled to gel with his machinery this year, which has come more naturally to his ...Keep reading
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