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

Lando Norris has reflected on the 2026 season, expressing satisfaction with his personal driving performance despite McLaren's relative struggles. Norris believes he is performing better than he was at this stage last year when he was chasing his first world title, though he admits the car is currently not at the competitive level required to challenge for the championship consistently. While McLaren has faced challenges against frontrunners Mercedes and Ferrari, the team saw a breakthrough with a win in Hungary following successful upgrades. Norris remains pragmatic about the remainder of the season, emphasizing a focus on working in the present and maintaining confidence in his team's ability to develop the car, despite currently sitting fifth in the Drivers' Championship.