Norris confirms he will use car number 1 next season

Newly crowned F1 World Champion Lando Norris has confirmed he will proudly adopt the coveted number 1 on his McLaren for the 2026 season. After securing his maiden title by a narrow margin in Abu Dhabi, Norris, who typically races with number 4, embraces the tradition reserved for reigning champions. He emphasized that the decision is not just for himself, but also a symbol of immense pride and acknowledgement for his entire team at McLaren, celebrating their collective hard work. This marks a shift from Max Verstappen's use of number 1 since 2021, and contrasts with Lewis Hamilton's past choice to retain his number 44.