MPH: Lando Norris's F1 magic deserves more appreciation

Lando Norris has demonstrated exceptional form across the last three 'conventional' F1 circuits — Budapest, Zandvoort, and Madring — securing pole position at all three events with his McLaren MCL40. McLaren's significant car updates introduced in Budapest, followed by further improvements at Zandvoort, have propelled Norris to the top of the field, though the surge in competitiveness is considered too late for a realistic championship title challenge. Despite being denied a third consecutive victory at Madring due to VSC timing, Norris has expressed strong confidence in his driving ability, particularly his superior tyre management on race days.