Lando Norris highlights McLaren's ongoing struggles despite recent wins
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lando Norris of McLaren warns that the team still lacks a title-winning car despite back-to-back victories, including a recent win at the Dutch Grand Prix. Norris expressed concerns over the car's performance, particularly in low-speed sections and mechanical grip, which he believes could hinder their championship aspirations against competitors like Mercedes. As the team prepares for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Norris emphasizes the need for improvements in specific areas to maintain competitiveness in tight and twisty circuits ahead.
- •Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, marking back-to-back victories.
- •He emphasized McLaren's struggles in low-speed mechanical sections.
- •Norris called for urgent improvements as the team approaches Monza.
- •He noted that other teams, particularly Mercedes, gain time in slow-speed corners.
- •Upcoming races at street circuits will challenge McLaren's current setup.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris says his car isn't good enough for F1 title shot but McLaren could fix that
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris Warns McLaren Still Lacks a “Title-Winning Car” Despite Back-to-Back Wins
"Lando Norris says he doesn't yet have a car capable of vying for the Formula 1 title despite back-to-back Grand Prix wins but he could “win every race” remaining this season if McLaren manages to solve its biggest vulnerability. The F1 defending champion boosted his title chances with victory at the Dutch GP on Sunday after a daring pass on standings leader Kimi Antonelli in the process. “I know I’ve just won two races in a row and had two poles in a row, but at the minute I don’t have the car I need to fight for a championship,” Norris said after the race.
"Back-to-back Grand Prix victories and consecutive pole positions would usually have any Formula 1 driver brimming with title confidence. However, fresh off a commanding win at the Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris delivered an unvarnished reality check to the…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:22 AMLando Norris says his car isn't good enough for F1 title shot but McLaren could fix that
Lando Norris says he doesn't yet have a car capable of vying for the Formula 1 title despite back-to-back Grand Prix wins but he could “win every race” remaining this season if McLaren manages to solve its biggest vulnerability. The F1 defending champion boosted his title chances with victory at the Dutch GP on Sunday after a daring pass on standings leader Kimi Antonelli in the process. “I know I’ve just won two races in a row and had two poles in a row, but at the minute I don’t have the car I need to fight for a championship,” Norris said after the race.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:32 PMLando Norris Warns McLaren Still Lacks a “Title-Winning Car” Despite Back-to-Back Wins
Back-to-back Grand Prix victories and consecutive pole positions would usually have any Formula 1 driver brimming with title confidence. However, fresh off a commanding win at the Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris delivered an unvarnished reality check to the…
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