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Lando Norris believes that McLaren can “100%” challenge for both Formula 1 World Championships next season after taking his maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix. Norris took advantage of a mid-race Safety Car to pit from the lead and retain first position in Miami to bring an end to his win drought which had […]
Norris broke his 109-race win drought by utilizing a mid-race Safety Car to pit from the lead and maintain first place in Miami. Despite the victory, Norris is motivated to achieve further success with McLaren, aiming for more wins and potentially even championships before F1’s regulations change in 2026. Even though speculation arose about a possible move to Red Bull due to McLaren’s slow start last season, Norris remained optimistic about McLaren’s potential and his breakthrough win solidified his belief in the team’s capabilities. Looking ahead to the current season, Norris expresses confidence in McLaren’s ability to win more races and compete against top teams like Red Bull and Ferrari. McLaren’s Team Principal believes the Miami win will boost Norris’ performance even more, but Norris insists he remains the same, though now with the added confidence of being a race winner. Despite the celebratory mood, Norris stresses that he and his team are not complacent and are focused on continuing their hard work to achieve more victories.