Lando Norris hints at future partnership with Carlos Sainz in F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
At a fan event ahead of the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix, Lando Norris expressed interest in reuniting with Carlos Sainz in Formula 1. Norris, the reigning world champion with McLaren, reminisced about their time as teammates from 2019 to 2020 and teased that they discussed a 'Carlando' reunion in five to six years. Sainz currently races for Williams and remains under contract until at least the end of 2026, while Norris's seat at McLaren appears secure. Their friendship endures despite Sainz's move to Ferrari in 2021 and their recent collaboration on a karting tour earlier in 2026.
- •Norris reveals plans for a possible reunion with Sainz in F1.
- •Both drivers enjoyed a successful friendship during their time at McLaren.
- •Sainz is contracted to Williams through at least the end of 2026.
- •Norris and Sainz recently collaborated on a karting history tour.
- •Norris is the current world champion at McLaren.
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris Teases Future Carlos Sainz F1 Pairing at Barcelona Grand Prix: “In a Few Years”
"Carlos Sainz currently races for Williams. Lando Norris is the reigning world champion at McLaren. The two men haven’t shared a garage since 2020. And yet, standing on stage at a McLaren Mastercard fan event ahead of the 2026 Barcelona…
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