Norris claims better fanbase than Russell ahead of Silverstone
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Lando Norris joked he has a 'better fanbase' than fellow British driver George Russell. Their exchange came after Russell expressed a desire to have a stand at Silverstone similar to Norris's 'Landostand,' which debuted following Norris's victory at the British Grand Prix in 2025. Norris currently has around 16,000 fans attending his designated area at Silverstone. He welcomed fans of other teams but asserted that Russell would not be taking any of his seats. Norris finished third in Saturday's sprint race ahead of the main event later this weekend.
- •Lando Norris claims a better fanbase than George Russell.
- •Norris's 'Landostand' debuted after his 2025 British GP win.
- •16,000 fans currently fill Norris's stand at Silverstone.
- •Russell aims for a similar stand but faces Norris's refusal.
- •Norris finished third in the Saturday sprint race.
- 3:13 PMESPN F1 — Norris jokes on Russell wanting his grandstand
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Norris jokes he has a 'better fanbase' than British F1 rival Russell
"Lando Norris has told George Russell to forget about taking any of his ‘Landostand’ seats and quipped that he has a “better fanbase” than his British rival. Mercedes man Russell revealed his desire to match McLaren world champion Norris and have a dedicated stand at Silverstone in future years.
"Reigning champion Lando Norris has challenged his on-track rival George Russell to put his name against a grandstand at next year's British Grand Prix after the Mercedes driver joked he was planning to "steal" some of the seats in Norris' 'Landostand.'
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External links- ESPN F1Jul 4, 2026, 3:13 PMNorris jokes on Russell wanting his grandstand
Reigning champion Lando Norris has challenged his on-track rival George Russell to put his name against a grandstand at next year's British Grand Prix after the Mercedes driver joked he was planning to "steal" some of the seats in Norris' 'Landostand.'
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 1:04 PMNorris jokes he has a 'better fanbase' than British F1 rival Russell
Lando Norris has told George Russell to forget about taking any of his ‘Landostand’ seats and quipped that he has a “better fanbase” than his British rival. Mercedes man Russell revealed his desire to match McLaren world champion Norris and have a dedicated stand at Silverstone in future years.
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