Lando Norris enhances performance in F1 title defense this season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:46 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Lando Norris claims he is performing better on and off the track in the 2026 Formula 1 season compared to his title-winning 2025 campaign. The reigning world champion recently achieved consecutive victories in Hungary and Zandvoort, revitalizing his title defense amid a challenging start for McLaren. His impressive performances this year include pole positions and race wins, showing significant improvement from the previous season. As the season progresses, he aims to maintain this form to secure more successful outings for McLaren.
- •Norris feels improved performance this year compared to 2025.
- •He won consecutive races at Hungary and Zandvoort.
- •McLaren struggled initially but is showing signs of recovery.
- •Norris aims to build on his recent success as the season continues.
- 8:46 AMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris: I am better on and off-track this year compared to F1 title-winning season
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris: I am better on and off-track this year compared to F1 title-winning season
"Lando Norris feels he is performing better both on and off the track in Formula 1 this year compared to his title-winning 2025 campaign, fresh off back-to-back wins for McLaren. The reigning F1 world champion has taken pole and victory in the last two rounds in Hungary and Zandvoort to breathe fresh life into a difficult title defence, as McLaren made a slow start to the new regulations ...Keep reading
"Norris feels he has developed into a better driver both on and off of the track during the 2026 F1 season compared to his title-winning year
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 25, 2026, 8:46 AMLando Norris: I am better on and off-track this year compared to F1 title-winning season
Lando Norris feels he is performing better both on and off the track in Formula 1 this year compared to his title-winning 2025 campaign, fresh off back-to-back wins for McLaren. The reigning F1 world champion has taken pole and victory in the last two rounds in Hungary and Zandvoort to breathe fresh life into a difficult title defence, as McLaren made a slow start to the new regulations ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 8:46 AMLando Norris: I am better on and off-track this year compared to F1 title-winning season
Norris feels he has developed into a better driver both on and off of the track during the 2026 F1 season compared to his title-winning year
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