Lando Norris
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Tests McLaren MCL‑HY hypercar at Portimão as part of WEC development
McLaren confirmed Lando Norris joined the Hypercar team for a private test at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve on 14 September 2026. Norris completed 38 laps in the MCL‑HY, provided development feedback alongside factory and WEC drivers, and the run is part of McLaren’s preparation for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans.
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Norris disputes idea that 2026 cars favour a single driving style
Lando Norris told Autosport he does not believe the current 2026 Formula 1 cars reward one particular driving style, instead crediting adaptability for his performance. His comments came amid comparisons between rivals' results and debate over how different driving techniques suit the new regulations.
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Norris drops to third after Virtual Safety Car costs him Madrid win
Lando Norris started from pole and led comfortably at the Madring Spanish Grand Prix but a Virtual Safety Car triggered moments after he passed the pit entry allowed rivals to pit with reduced time loss. McLaren pitted Norris the next lap (with a slow stop) and he rejoined P5, recovering to finish third; the result keeps him fourth in the standings and increased the points gap to the leader. This outcome directly affected the race result and Norris’s championship math.
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Norris urges review of Virtual Safety Car rules after Madrid defeat
After losing a likely victory at Madring because he had already passed the pit entry when the VSC was deployed, Norris publicly called for Formula 1 to reconsider VSC procedures—suggesting either guaranteeing every driver an opportunity to pit or temporarily closing the pit lane during neutralisations. Team and rival comments indicate the issue will be raised in wider discussions.
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McLaren admits recurring slow pit‑stop issue affected Norris’ Madrid result
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella and post‑race analysis highlighted that Norris endured a seven‑second pit stop in the Spanish Grand Prix, a recurring operational weakness the team says they must urgently address. The slow stop compounded the impact of the Virtual Safety Car and affected Norris’ net race time.
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