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Despite holding the lead of the drivers’ championship in the closing stages of the season, Lando Norris admits he has struggled with his lap confidence this year.
Lando Norris expressed his determination to maintain his one-lap confidence as Formula 1 transitions into a new era in 2026. Despite leading the drivers’ championship with four rounds to go, Norris admitted to struggling with qualifying laps earlier in the season, often giving an edge to his teammate, Oscar Piastri. Norris acknowledged his 2024 performance, where he felt more confident in his laps, especially when chasing down Max Verstappen’s title lead. He shared his goal to focus on improving his consistency in achieving outstanding laps as he and his team work on addressing his early-season challenges for the next year’s car. Additionally, Norris commended Piastri’s growth and performance this season, recognizing the Australian driver’s improvement since joining the team in 2023.
