Lando Norris risks unwanted F1 record as disastrous title defence continues
After winning the 2025 Formula 1 championship and forever solidifying his name in the history books, Lando Norris is putting together one of the worst title defences the championship has ever seen. The Briton currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings on just 201 points with six races to go. If he finishes sixth or lower, he will be the first reigning champion to finish outside the top five…
Lando Norris, who recently secured the 2025 Formula 1 championship, is currently facing a challenging title defence with the championship standings showing him in sixth place with only 201 points. With six races remaining, a finish of sixth or lower would make him the first reigning champion to fall outside the top five the following season since Damon Hill in 1997.
Hill had left Williams for Arrows after winning the title in 1996, and Norris is only 14 points behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and 20 points behind Max Verstappen. McLaren's car is struggling to keep up with the competition, particularly on tracks with long straights like Baku, Monza, and Las Vegas, while performing well on low-speed, tight corners.
Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledges the need for improvement as they strive to turn the tide during the remainder of the season.
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