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Lando Norris has speculated that Mercedes’ potentially fraught intra-team battle for the Formula 1 championship will allow him and McLaren to join the fight for glory.
Lando Norris believes that Mercedes’ intense battle for the Formula 1 championship could provide opportunities for him and McLaren to compete for victory.
Mercedes has started the 2026 season dominantly, with George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli securing wins in the first three races.
This success has put Antonelli at the top of the Drivers’ standings, while Mercedes leads the Constructors’ table comfortably.
Despite McLaren’s strong performance last year, the battle for the Drivers’ Championship went down to the wire in Abu Dhabi.
Norris hopes that McLaren can capitalize on any potential intra-team struggles at Mercedes, similar to how Red Bull did last season.
McLaren’s recent progress suggests they could challenge for wins if Russell and Antonelli continue to be closely matched.
