Lando Norris expresses willingness to team with Max Verstappen at McLaren
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, Lando Norris indicated he would welcome Max Verstappen as a teammate at McLaren. Reports of informal talks between McLaren and Verstappen's camp emerged, though team officials emphasized that such discussions are commonplace in the paddock. Norris expressed confidence, stating, 'I believe I can beat any driver.' The context of these talks highlights ongoing discussions around driver alignments for the future. No official announcements about potential team changes have been made.
- •Lando Norris is open to partnering with Max Verstappen.
- •Informal talks occurred during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
- •McLaren officials noted such conversations are routine in F1.
- •Norris believes in his ability to compete against any driver.
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Norris Says He Can Beat Any Driver, Verstappen Included
- 10:34 AMMotorsport.com — "I believe I can beat any driver" – Lando Norris would welcome Max Verstappen as McLaren team-mate
"During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, reports emerged of 'informal' talks between McLaren and Max Verstappen's camp. The team has not denied the reports, but those in papaya stressed that such conversations are perfectly normal and that "everyone in the paddock talks to everyone". That is, naturally, true and also means the informal talks should not be over-interpreted. Another aspect to ...Keep reading
"Lando Norris has responded to reports that Max Verstappen’s management held informal discussions with McLaren, calling it “a good thing” that a four-time world champion…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:22 AMNorris Says He Can Beat Any Driver, Verstappen Included
Lando Norris has responded to reports that Max Verstappen’s management held informal discussions with McLaren, calling it “a good thing” that a four-time world champion…
- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 10:34 AM"I believe I can beat any driver" – Lando Norris would welcome Max Verstappen as McLaren team-mate
During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, reports emerged of 'informal' talks between McLaren and Max Verstappen's camp. The team has not denied the reports, but those in papaya stressed that such conversations are perfectly normal and that "everyone in the paddock talks to everyone". That is, naturally, true and also means the informal talks should not be over-interpreted. Another aspect to ...Keep reading
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