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Norris locks in McLaren future to 2030, with his title-winning car as a prize
formula-134 minutes ago

Norris locks in McLaren future to 2030, with his title-winning car as a prize

Lando Norris has extended his McLaren contract until at least 2030, and will receive his championship-winning MCL39 chassis as part of the package. The 26-year-old, who won the title in 2025 after debuting for McLaren in 2019, has 163 Grands Prix for the team with 13 wins, 48 podiums, 18 poles and 20 fastest laps. Fans called the deal well deserved, praising his loyalty and suggesting a substantial salary rise and further title success could follow.

Norris Clinches Dutch GP in Late Duel With Antonelli After Verstappen's Opening-Lap Crash
sports5 days ago

Norris Clinches Dutch GP in Late Duel With Antonelli After Verstappen's Opening-Lap Crash

Lando Norris overtook Kimi Antonelli in a late-race duel to win the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap; Norris benefited from a longer final stint with fresher tires to seize the lead with about 15 laps remaining, while George Russell finished third and Lewis Hamilton fourth as McLaren's upgrades help reshape the title fight.

Norris triumphs at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes; Lawson shines in RB return
formula-15 days ago

Norris triumphs at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes; Lawson shines in RB return

Lando Norris converted pole into a Dutch GP win for McLaren, while Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. Liam Lawson delivered a standout performance on Red Bull’s return, finishing seventh, and Yuki Tsunoda impressed in his Racing Bulls drive by finishing 11th. The race also underscored ongoing doubts about Aston Martin’s Honda-powered pace, despite chassis upgrades.

Norris on pole as rain tests Dutch Grand Prix grid at Zandvoort
sports6 days ago

Norris on pole as rain tests Dutch Grand Prix grid at Zandvoort

Lando Norris starts from pole at Zandvoort with George Russell on the front row after a rain-affected build-up; Kimi Antonelli is third and Lewis Hamilton fifth as the Dutch Grand Prix begins at 14:00 BST. Overtaking is tough on this track, and a two-stop is widely seen as fastest, with Ferrari and Max Verstappen likely to start on softs. A shower was forecast to clear by around 14:30 local time, leaving dry conditions for the race, which is the final Dutch GP on the current calendar.

Hungarian GP: Norris leads McLaren upgrade as Verstappen and Antonelli shine amid Ferrari setback
sports-formula-11 month ago

Hungarian GP: Norris leads McLaren upgrade as Verstappen and Antonelli shine amid Ferrari setback

McLaren's upgrade paid off at the Hungaroring as Norris beat his team‑mate Piastri after a tense battle and overcut, with Piastri retiring with gearbox trouble; Verstappen produced a composed drive to secure a podium amid ongoing Red Bull balance issues. Ferrari failed to convert pace into a result and endured strategy/track-position hiccups, while George Russell endured a brutal start dropping to 19th. Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive form with a third place, Aston Martin notched a rare mid‑pack result as it develops for 2027, and Williams, Haas and Cadillac highlighted ongoing reliability and development challenges heading into the summer break.

Antonelli Tops FP2 in Spa as Gasly Crash Triggers Late Red Flag
formula-11 month ago

Antonelli Tops FP2 in Spa as Gasly Crash Triggers Late Red Flag

Kimi Antonelli led FP2 at Spa with a 1:45.944, just ahead of Lando Norris by 0.190s, as the session was interrupted twice—first by gravel and then by Pierre Gasly’s late crash that ripped off his rear wing. Verstappen was third and Hamilton fourth after a timing-board hiccup was resolved. Isack Hadjar posted the early top time on medium tyres but will take a hefty grid penalty for Sunday due to powertrain changes; Piastri missed the opening minutes due to hydraulics issues in FP1.

Russell clinches Canada sprint as Norris and Antonelli lock out podium
formula-13 months ago

Russell clinches Canada sprint as Norris and Antonelli lock out podium

George Russell converted Sprint pole into a Canada Sprint victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with Lando Norris second and Kimi Antonelli third after Antonelli went off the circuit twice while battling Russell; Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc completed the top five, followed by Lewis Hamilton sixth, Max Verstappen seventh and Arvid Lindblad eighth.

Teenage ace Antonelli seals Miami GP win as Norris pressures to the end
sports3 months ago

Teenage ace Antonelli seals Miami GP win as Norris pressures to the end

Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli held off Lando Norris to win the Miami Grand Prix for Mercedes, aided by a timely pit-stop undercut and exceptional composure under pressure. The result extends Antonelli’s world championship lead to 20 points over teammate George Russell, with Norris second, Oscar Piastri third, and Max Verstappen recovering to fifth after an opening-lap spin.

Antonelli seals third straight win in Miami as Norris pushes all the way
formula-13 months ago

Antonelli seals third straight win in Miami as Norris pushes all the way

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won his third consecutive 2026 Formula 1 race at the Miami Grand Prix, delivering a dry-dry duel with Lando Norris. Norris finished second with McLaren's Oscar Piastri on the podium after Charles Leclerc spun on the final lap, while George Russell took fourth ahead of Max Verstappen and Leclerc. The race featured a chaotic start, a pair of early incidents including Gasly’s barrel-roll and Hadjar’s crash, a largely dry 57 laps, and no rain materializing to force a different strategy, allowing Antonelli to extend his title lead.

Norris powers to Miami sprint win as McLaren seal 1-2
formula-13 months ago

Norris powers to Miami sprint win as McLaren seal 1-2

Lando Norris converted pole into a 19-lap Miami sprint victory, beating teammate Oscar Piastri by 3.7 seconds for a McLaren 1-2; Charles Leclerc finished third. Kimi Antonelli crossed the line fourth but received a five-second post-race penalty for track-limit infringements, dropping him to sixth behind George Russell and Max Verstappen, who finished fifth. The result gave McLaren their first win of the 2026 season and highlighted the upgraded package on the car at Miami.