Lando Norris enters the 2026 F1 season aiming to defend his drivers’ championship.
Lando Norris believes McLaren is not currently in a position to compete for an F1 title with their current car after pre-season testing. Despite this, Norris is confident in McLaren’s ability to make necessary improvements due to the significant development potential in F1 this year. His goal is to defend his drivers’ championship after narrowly beating Max Verstappen in 2025. McLaren had a positive pre-season test but hasn’t attracted as much attention as their direct rivals so far. Norris feels a responsibility to defend his title this year but acknowledges the new season poses new challenges and the need for car improvements. Despite the challenges, Norris is buoyed by his past success, feeling confident and ready to work with the team to give themselves the best chance at another championship win.
