Lando Norris predicted to overtake George Russell in 2026 F1 standings

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has predicted that Lando Norris will overtake George Russell for second place in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship. Following the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, Norris sits fourth with 186 points, while Russell holds second with 211 points and Kimi Antonelli leads with 292 points. Norris's recent form has been boosted by back-to-back wins at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix after McLaren introduced key upgrades.