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Lando Norris admits he and his McLaren team haven’t fought for a championship in so long that he’s unsure how both would react if an upcoming car is capable of mounting a challenge. McLaren showed …
Lando Norris acknowledges that he and his McLaren team haven’t competed for a championship in a long time, so he is uncertain how they would react if they have a car that can challenge for the title. McLaren made significant progress in the 2023 season, finishing fourth in the constructors’ championship and often being the closest competitor to Red Bull. Norris believes that McLaren has the potential to take the fight to Red Bull and Max Verstappen, but both he and the team will need to learn how to handle the pressure of being in such a position. While Norris feels he has the skills to compete with the best, he acknowledges that fighting for a championship is a different level and brings a different kind of excitement and pressure for everyone involved. He believes McLaren is ready to challenge the top teams, but winning a championship requires consistency and making difficult decisions along the way. Norris concludes by saying that the 2026 season is a big question mark, and their performance this year will determine their readiness to fight for a championship.
