Norris in title fight 'until it's not possible' – Brown

Lando Norris secured pole position for the inaugural Madring Grand Prix, overcoming a Friday gearbox issue and a near-miss with the wall during qualifying. McLaren team principal Zak Brown maintains that Norris is still in contention for the 2026 title, trailing standings leader Kimi Antonelli by 96 points with 10 races remaining. Brown emphasized that while the gap is significant, the unpredictability of the new 2026 power units makes everything possible. He expects a strategic, high-stakes battle on Sunday, noting that the tight, high-speed circuit will make overtaking difficult and test tyre management under hot conditions.