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Norris explains how he was able to “force mistakes” from Antonelli in 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Lando Norris won the 2026 F1 Dutch GP in dominant fashion, and he did so by battling Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes for the best part of three-quarters of the race distance after losing the lead at the restart following the red flag for Max Verstappen’s first-lap shunt at the final corner. Norris looked comfortably quick enough…

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ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 21: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren prepares to drive during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 21, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Pauline Ballet/LAT Images)
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Norris explains strong final lap that placed him on pole for 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Despite the threat of rain, Lando Norris risked one more lap and clinched his second back-to-back pole position of the season at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP. The Briton clocked a time of 1:11.163, topping the time chart and beating both Mercedes drivers by just over a tenth. Reflecting on his performance in Qualifying, Norris…

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Lando Norris says McLaren lacked pace in the F1 Dutch GP Sprint despite finishing third, with slow-speed performance still a concern.
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Norris admits McLaren “lacked pace” after losing P2 in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race

Lando Norris admitted McLaren lacked the pace to fight Charles Leclerc after he finished third in the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race at Zandvoort. Norris started second behind George Russell after a strong Sprint Qualifying, but the McLaren driver could not stay with the Mercedes once the race got underway. Russell made a clean…

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reflect on McLaren’s pace after a tight 2026 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying at Zandvoort.
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McLaren encouraged by 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint qualifying pace as drivers eye gains in Zandvoort

Lando Norris believes he can challenge George Russell for victory in the Dutch GP Sprint after missing Sprint pole by only 0.041 seconds at Zandvoort during Qualifying, while McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took encouragement from the progress he made throughout Friday. The margins proved exceptionally tight during Sprint Qualifying. Norris initially went quickest in SQ3…

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the development of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri under the 2026 regulations and praised Leonardo Fornaroli's growing role for the team.
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Stella hails McLaren driver unity and Fornaroli progress heading into second half of 2026 F1 season

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has reflected on the first half of the 2026 F1 season, praising the way Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have responded to the demands of the new regulatory era. He also highlighted the continued growth of Reserve and Development Driver Leonardo Fornaroli. Speaking during the summer break, Stella offered an…

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After the F1 2026 Hungarian GP, McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on what helped Norris claim his first win as world champion.
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Stella reflects on Norris’ and Piastri’s growth during first half of 2026 F1 season

After the F1 2026 Hungarian GP, McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on what helped Lando Norris claim his first win as world champion. The last race before the mid-season break was a chaotic one. Particularly in the McLaren garage, the team dealt with polar-opposite stories after Sunday. Norris had qualified P1 and…

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