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Lando Norris admits McLaren car fears
F1 champion Lando Norris expressed his fears about his McLaren car during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he clinched the championship victory by two points over Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
The intense three-way championship battle between Norris, Piastri, and Verstappen encountered twists and turns throughout the season.
A double disqualification for McLaren in Las Vegas, coupled with Verstappen’s win, set the stage for a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi.
Norris admitted feeling a sense of fear during the race, worrying that any mechanical issue could jeopardize his title hopes.
Looking ahead to 2026, questions loom whether Norris and McLaren can maintain their championship form with new regulations shaking up the competitive order.
Meanwhile, rival teams like Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Red Bull are gearing up to challenge McLaren’s supremacy in the upcoming season.
