Why Norris thinks he’s driving better than his title season

McLaren's Lando Norris, who won his maiden F1 World Championship in 2025 after overcoming qualifying mistakes and a collision with teammate Oscar Piastri, believes he is driving better in 2026 than he was during his title-winning campaign. Despite rivals Mercedes and Ferrari dominating victories under the new 2026 regulations, Norris and McLaren secured their first win of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix just before the summer break. Reflecting in a mid-season Q&A, Norris expressed personal satisfaction with his driving performance and remains optimistic about the second half of the year.