Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win

Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, that it may only be

LANDO NORRIS breathed further life into his title defence with a brilliant Dutch Grand Prix victory today, as Max Verstappen’s final home race ended with him walking away from a huge opening-lap crash. The world champion made it back-to-back wins with a brilliant drive allowing him to execute a superb McLaren strategy

Max Verstappen’s final home race ended with a huge opening-lap crash.

23 Aug 2026 11:16PM ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 23 : Lando Norris gave McLaren a third successive Dutch Grand Prix victory on Sunday in a race of shifting fortunes that had to be re-started after home hero Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap.Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second with teamma

Lando Norris feels it's "nice to know there's a possibility" he could stay in the battle to retain his Formula 1 world championship, after taking pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris beats Russell to pole in Dutch hat-trick for McLaren  Reuters