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Lando Norris Downplays McLaren Baku Pole Chances After Mercedes Practice Pace
Lando Norris has dismissed McLaren's chances of fighting for pole position at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after ending Thursday practice 1.5 seconds off George Russell's pace. Mercedes led both Baku sessions while Ferrari and Red Bull struggled to match their single-lap performance.
25 Sept 2026
17 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Warns Monaco Sprint Format Will Punish Early Driver Errors in 2027
Lando Norris has warned that introducing the Sprint format to the Monaco Grand Prix in 2027 will severely test drivers due to having only one 60-minute practice session. Formula 1 announced an expanded 10-round Sprint schedule across the 24-race calendar.
1 Sept 2026
Norris Addresses Verstappen McLaren Links as Contract Clause Pressures Red Bull
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have addressed reports linking Max Verstappen to McLaren ahead of the British Grand Prix. Verstappen's Red Bull contract reportedly contains an exit clause tied to top-two championship standing before the summer break, where he currently sits seventh.
30 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Commits to McLaren Through 2030 and Claims Stronger Leadership Role
Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren through at least the end of 2030, complete with further multi-year options. The reigning world champion emphasized his expanded authority within the team as he chases championship leader Kimi Antonelli ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
29 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Signs McLaren Contract Extension Through 2030
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren, committing his future to the team until at least 2030. The agreement adds four seasons to his previous deal and cements McLaren's long-term lineup alongside Oscar Piastri.
11 Aug 2026
Vasseur targets Ferrari gains to sustain Hamilton’s title bid
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has outlined a two-pronged strategy of engine refinement and operational consistency to help Lewis Hamilton close a 50-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 F1 drivers' standings.
11 Aug 2026
McLaren Prepares Significant Upgrades for Belgian and Hungarian GPs
McLaren is introducing a new rear wing and updated Mercedes power units for the Belgian GP, with a larger upgrade package scheduled for Hungary to close the performance gap before the summer break.
30 Jul 2026
McLaren’s Hungarian GP Upgrade Sparks 2026 Title Speculation
Lando Norris has cut his championship deficit to Kimi Antonelli to 91 points following a win in Hungary, prompting experts to assess whether McLaren's latest upgrades can sustain a title challenge after the summer break.
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28 Sept 2026
George Russell Secures Baku Grand Slam as Title Fight Tightens
George Russell claimed his first career Formula 1 Grand Slam at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.1 seconds. The victory cuts Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 66 points with eight rounds remaining.
28 Sept 2026
Formula 1 Returns to Sepang: Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026 Schedule and Title Stakes
Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 to stage the relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix. The event serves as the second leg of a flyaway triple-header with Kimi Antonelli defending a 66-point championship lead over George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris.
28 Sept 2026
Alpine Condemns Online Abuse After Colapinto Baku Crash Sparks Paddock Rift
Alpine has condemned widespread online abuse following Franco Colapinto's three-car collision with Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Colapinto faces a five-place grid drop at the next round, while Alpine management considers internal action after losing crucial championship ground.
27 Sept 2026
Alpine Chief Briatore to Review 'Course of Action' Following Colapinto Baku Crash
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore says the team will determine its course of action after Franco Colapinto caused a three-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident eliminated Colapinto, Pierre Gasly, and Lando Norris, earning the Argentine driver a five-place grid penalty for the next round.
