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Charles Leclerc has expressed that he hopes to give Lando Norris a greater challenge in 2026 after the McLaren driver’s maiden F1 title.
Charles Leclerc expressed his desire to challenge Lando Norris more fiercely in 2026 following Norris’ first Formula 1 title win with McLaren. Norris had a strong finish to the season, surpassing his teammate Oscar Piastri and narrowly beating Max Verstappen to clinch the championship by two points. Leclerc, yet to have a competitive car for a title push, acknowledged Norris’ achievement as the “ultimate dream” for every driver. Despite Ferrari’s disappointing performance in the Constructors’ Championship, Leclerc is optimistic about the upcoming technical rule changes in 2026 allowing him to compete at the front. The Monegasque driver aims to increase the pressure on Norris and other front-runners in the new era of Formula 1.
