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Norris questions McLaren title prospects despite Dutch GP win

Lando Norris said he and McLaren do not currently have the car he needs to fight for the Formula 1 championship, even after winning the Dutch Grand Prix. The result was his second victory in a row and leaves him fourth in the standings on 159 points.

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August 23, 2026
Norris questions McLaren title prospects despite Dutch GP win

Lando Norris said after his Dutch Grand Prix victory that he and McLaren do not have the car he needs to compete for the Formula 1 championship. His comments came despite taking a second consecutive win of the season at Zandvoort.

The result has also put Norris back into the title picture. According to the reported standings, he is fourth in the championship with 159 points.

The debate over outright pace also extended elsewhere after the race. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who finished second to Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix, said Mercedes no longer has the best car and may only be the third best.

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