McLaren has not been able to carry over its race-winning pace from 2025 so far this season, with Mercedes dominating at the front.
Lando Norris believes McLaren could benefit from the intra-team battle at Mercedes if Kimi Antonelli and George Russell continue to fight for the F1 title. Mercedes has dominated the season so far, with Antonelli leading Russell in the drivers’ standings. McLaren has struggled to replicate its championship-winning performance due to regulation changes. Norris, as the reigning champion, has not yet achieved a podium finish in the new season. With Antonelli and Russell competing for the championship, McLaren and other teams are focused on narrowing the gap to Mercedes. Norris hopes that the rivalry within Mercedes will work in McLaren’s favor and appreciates seeing Kimi’s success in his second year in F1.
