Norris ‘would love’ to battle with Hamilton in 2026

Lando Norris, fresh off his 2025 Drivers' Championship win with McLaren, expressed confidence in Lewis Hamilton's ability to rebound from a challenging debut season with Ferrari. Hamilton's 2025 campaign, which saw him fail to secure a podium for the first time in his F1 career, was described as "tricky." Norris, who became McLaren's first champion since Hamilton in 2008, hopes for more direct battles with the seven-time World Champion in the upcoming 2026 season. He lauded Hamilton as "probably the best of all time," anticipating a strong comeback. With new technical regulations set for 2026, Norris welcomes the challenge from top rivals like Hamilton, Alonso, Verstappen, Russell, and Piastri, eager to defend his newly acquired crown.