Lando Norris has a cheeky plan to close his huge F1 title deficit

Lando Norris, speaking ahead of the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on August 23, 2026, joked that he needs a 'double DSQ' and strategy mistakes from Mercedes to boost his F1 world title hopes. Norris took pole position for the Dutch GP and had won the final race before the summer break, with McLaren emerging as a stronger contender after Mercedes' early-season six-race winning streak was broken. The comments were made lightheartedly as Norris looks to close the gap in the championship standings.