Lando Norris in 'horrible' McLaren MCL40 claim after Dutch GP

Lando Norris has described the McLaren MCL40 as 'still just horrible to drive,' despite claiming back-to-back wins with the upgraded car at and around the Dutch GP on August 26, 2026. Norris believes he is 'doing a better job than everyone' by finding ways to work around the car's limitations and effectively relaying feedback to McLaren. He still considers the Mercedes W17 to be the better all-round performer, though the MCL40 has proven capable of beating it, positioning Norris as a prominent title contender.