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Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence

Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence

Summary

Lando Norris, the Formula 1 driver, is feeling more confident for the 2026 season after winning his first championship last year. McLaren's CEO, Zak Brown, stated that Norris and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, are expected to be strong contenders again. McLaren plans to keep their drivers free to compete against each other and hopes to perform well in the upcoming races.

Key Facts

  • Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 championship in 2025.
  • McLaren launched their new car before the 2026 season starts in March.
  • Norris' teammate, Oscar Piastri, led much of the last season but fell behind towards the end.
  • McLaren allows their drivers to compete against each other during races.
  • The team is optimistic about being competitive in the upcoming season.
  • A controversy is brewing about engine rules, involving a compression ratio limit that some say Mercedes might be exploiting.
  • McLaren uses Mercedes engines and insists they comply with all regulations.
  • There are concerns about how new energy management rules might affect teams using engines from other manufacturers.
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