Lando Norris Fires Back at Max Verstappen Over 2026 F1 Cars During Bahrain Testing
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Lando Norris Fires Back at Max Verstappen Over 2026 F1 Cars During Bahrain Testing
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Lando Norris, the reigning F1 world champion, turned heads during Bahrain pre-season testing this week, clocking the second-fastest time behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc while completing a whopping 149 laps on Thursday, the most of any driver. Speaking to Sky Sports after his final day in McLaren's new MCL40, Norris admitted Ferrari and Red Bull hold the pace edge so far, praising Red Bull's Ford power unit as a standout. "We're certainly not quick enough," he said candidly, though he stayed optimistic about McLaren's improvements ahead of more testing next week and the Australian Grand Prix kickoff on March 6.
The Brit didnt hold back on rival Max Verstappens gripes about the 2026 cars being anti-racing and too energy-focused. ESPN reports Norris fired back, saying theres nothing to complain about from a drivers view and if Verstappen hates it that much, he can retire. The Race and Motorsport.com echo this cheeky jab, with Norris calling the new machinery a lot of fun despite not feeling as quick or perfect as past cars. He relishes the fresh challenges, insisting drivers like four-time champ Verstappen will still chase wins regardless.
Norris also urged Mercedes HPP for better battery efficiency after noting Red Bulls strong deployment, per RacingNews365, highlighting areas McLaren must sharpen. Off-track buzz includes speculation from PlanetF1 on teammate Oscar Piastri mounting a fiercer 2026 title challenge, with ex-McLaren star David Coulthard predicting Piastris consistency could trouble Norris, while Juan Pablo Montoya says Norris needs one or two more crowns to instill real fear. No fresh public appearances, business deals or social media splashes surfaced in reliable reports these past days, keeping the spotlight squarely on track talk as Norris defends his 2025 crown.
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