McLaren gains momentum as Lando Norris targets Kimi Antonelli in 2026 title race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Formula 1 heads to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend with Lando Norris closing the gap in the 2026 world championship. Norris enters the event after securing back-to-back victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. Former driver Juan Pablo Montoya suggests the McLaren team is gaining significant confidence and becoming increasingly difficult to stop on the track. Despite the recent winning streak, Norris currently trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 83 points. McLaren continues to work toward bridging the deficit in the overall standings during the remainder of the season.
- •Lando Norris won the two most recent Grands Prix in Hungary and the Netherlands.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 championship standings by 83 points over Lando Norris.
- •Juan Pablo Montoya expects McLaren to remain a difficult force for rivals to stop.
- •The 2026 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix.
- 12:32 PMMotorsport.com — Former F1 driver warns McLaren is becoming "hard to stop" as Lando Norris fights for 2026 title
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Former F1 driver warns McLaren is becoming "hard to stop" as Lando Norris fights for 2026 title
"Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren has become "hard to stop" as it gains confidence in the 2026 championship. Reigning champion Lando Norris heads into this weekend's Italian Grand Prix on the back of two consecutive victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. Though Norris still trails Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 83 points, McLaren is rapidly ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren and Lando Norris are becoming increasingly difficult to stop as confidence grows within the team
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 4, 2026, 12:32 PMFormer F1 driver warns McLaren is becoming "hard to stop" as Lando Norris fights for 2026 title
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren has become "hard to stop" as it gains confidence in the 2026 championship. Reigning champion Lando Norris heads into this weekend's Italian Grand Prix on the back of two consecutive victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. Though Norris still trails Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 83 points, McLaren is rapidly ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:32 PMFormer F1 driver warns McLaren is becoming "hard to stop" as Lando Norris fights for 2026 title
Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren and Lando Norris are becoming increasingly difficult to stop as confidence grows within the team
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