Lando Norris delivers verdict on McLaren 2026 F1 title fight

Lando Norris insists he remains entirely confident that McLaren can successfully make the necessary changes to its current challenger to fight for the 2026 Formula 1 championship. Speaking to Sky Sports after announcing his contract extension with McLaren until the end of 2030, the British driver discussed the Woking o

Speaking earlier to reporters, Norris said the deal came at a perfect time for team morale and motivation, but that the figures seen in the media were wide of the mark.

26-year-old secured McLaren’s first drivers’ title last year since Lewis Hamilton won his first championship in 2008

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 23: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 23, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Last week, Lando Norris add

Last season, 26-year-old Norris delivered McLaren's first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton won it in 2008.

Lando Norris commits to McLaren in £120m deal  ITVX

Lando Norris locks in his long-term F1 future at McLaren with contract extension to at least 2030  Toronto Star

Formula 1 defending world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren until at least the end of 2030

The £30m-a-year contract ranks the reigning world champion behind only Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen among Formula One’s top earners.

Lando Norris: Formula 1 champion signs new £30m-a-season McLaren deal  The Times

Lando Norris signs new contract to stay at McLaren until at least 2030  ESPN

Norris: ‘I want my whole career to be with McLaren’ F1 title holder says other teams have approached him Lando Norris has said he would like to see out his career with McLaren, as the defending Formula One world champion announced he has agreed a multi-year deal until at least 2030 with the team he described as like

The 26-year-old won his first F1 world title last year, McLaren's first drivers’ championship since 2008.

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