Lando Norris didn’t make the charge to the 2025 Formula 1 crown easy for himself last year. The young Briton took the fight to the final race of the year as he fended off attacks from team-mate Oscar Piastri and a late resurgence from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. But 2026 offers a clean slate for the McLaren driver.
Amid Formula 1’s rules shakeup, Norris could face stiff competition over 2026 from further afield on the grid compared with last year. Mercedes appears strong after testing, as does Ferrari, and only a fool would count out Red Bull given its history in the series. With this in mind, our experts share their opinions on Norris’ prospects in F1 2026.
