Lando Norris impresses McLaren boss with recent performances
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised Lando Norris for his championship-level driving after a strong performance at the Dutch Grand Prix. Norris achieved back-to-back wins, following his first victory of the season in Budapest, and expressed confidence in his abilities, despite trailing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 83 points. The McLaren team has made significant improvements, positioning themselves as serious contenders in the ongoing season. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff commented on McLaren's recent form, recognizing their upgraded car's potential.
- •Andrea Stella commends Norris's confident driving style.
- •Norris's recent win narrows the gap in the championship race.
- •McLaren showing improved performance compared to earlier in the season.
- •Mercedes acknowledges McLaren as a developing threat in the standings.
- 10:26 AMESPN F1 — Stella: 'Norris driving at the level of a champion'
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — McLaren boss Stella says Norris is ‘driving like a world champion’
"McLaren boss Andrea Stella says Lando Norris is showing why he is world champion. The 26-year-old produced a superb drive to overhaul championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix, making it back-to-back wins as he bids to ignite his title defence.
"McLaren boss Andrea Stella has said Lando Norris is showing why he is world champion.
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External links- ESPN F1Aug 24, 2026, 10:26 AMStella: 'Norris driving at the level of a champion'
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has said Lando Norris is showing why he is world champion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:18 AMMcLaren boss Stella says Norris is ‘driving like a world champion’
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says Lando Norris is showing why he is world champion. The 26-year-old produced a superb drive to overhaul championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix, making it back-to-back wins as he bids to ignite his title defence.
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