Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'
Summary
Lando Norris and McLaren have had a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season due to reliability problems, though their speed has not been very bad. Norris says the struggles are linked to the team’s intense efforts to win championships in 2024 and 2025, and despite setbacks, he remains confident and motivated to win again.Key Facts
- Lando Norris won the sprint race in Miami in May but has not won a grand prix this season.
- McLaren’s reliability issues have caused several retirements and lost opportunities.
- The team’s strong push for titles in 2024 and 2025 affected their preparation for 2026.
- Norris is currently fifth in the championship, 92 points behind the leader Kimi Antonelli.
- McLaren is racing with Mercedes engines, some reliability problems are shared by other teams.
- Norris believes the car’s speed is decent but reliability is their biggest problem.
- He still enjoys racing and wants to return to winning.
- Norris has a close relationship with McLaren CEO Zak Brown and has spent his whole F1 career with McLaren.
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