Lando Norris reflects on personal growth following Formula 1 title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:16 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
McLaren driver Lando Norris stated on August 31, 2026, that becoming a Formula 1 world champion has not altered his personality. During an interview with Sky Sports following his contract extension through 2030, Norris remarked that while the championship win provided a sense of calm, his competitive intensity remains unchanged while behind the wheel. The 26-year-old driver noted that he feels more relaxed away from the track and remains fully focused on his current championship campaign. Despite a difficult start to the season, Norris emphasized that he continues to approach every race with the same desire for pole position and race victories. He expressed gratitude for his career achievements and his ongoing relationship with the Woking-based team.
- •Lando Norris maintains he has not changed as a person after winning a world championship.
- •The McLaren driver signed a contract extension with the team through 2030.
- •Norris reports feeling more relaxed off the track while maintaining a 100 percent focus during races.
- •The driver currently views himself as the chaser in the active championship campaign.
- 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris insists he has not changed since F1 championship win
- 1:16 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris insists he has not changed since F1 championship win
"Lando Norris insists that achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a Formula 1 champion has not changed who he is as a person, though it has brought a sense of calm and confidence in the car. The McLaren driver reflected on his title success during an interview with Sky Sports, which was filmed after he announced a contract extension with the Woking outfit until the end of 2030. "It hasn't ...Keep reading
"Lando Norris says winning the Formula 1 world championship has made him more relaxed and confident without changing his personality
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:16 PMLando Norris insists he has not changed since F1 championship win
Lando Norris says winning the Formula 1 world championship has made him more relaxed and confident without changing his personality
- Motorsport.comAug 31, 2026, 1:16 PMLando Norris insists he has not changed since F1 championship win
Lando Norris insists that achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a Formula 1 champion has not changed who he is as a person, though it has brought a sense of calm and confidence in the car. The McLaren driver reflected on his title success during an interview with Sky Sports, which was filmed after he announced a contract extension with the Woking outfit until the end of 2030. "It hasn't ...Keep reading
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