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  "id": 5148930,
  "title": "Lando Norris launches junior team to help drivers reach F1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/lando-norris-launches-junior-team-to-help-drivers-reach-f1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:08:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/formula-one/1126943/lando-norris-junior-team-f1-f2-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris is launching a junior racing team called LN4 Fusion, with the aim of helping young drivers reach Formula 1. The team, which will compete in multiple junior racing categories next season, was unveiled at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Rene Rosin, the founder of successful junior team Prema, will run LN4 Fusion. Norris will also establish the LN4 Legacy Programme, an independent driver development program. Norris credits his career success to the support and opportunities he received, and his dual programs aim to create a team and environment where drivers can develop. The team will compete in the Italian F4 Championship, FIA Formula Regional European Championship, and FIA Formula 3 Championship, with aspirations for the FIA Formula 2 Championship. The acquisition of assets from AIX Racing will help the team achieve this goal.",
  "summary": "Lando Norris, the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Champion, is launching a junior racing team, aimed at helping younger drivers join him on the grid. LN4 Fusion, unveiled the week of the F1 Italian Grand Prix at the historic circuit in Monza, will debut next season in multiple junior racing categories. Rene Rosin, the founder and […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Norris sets up junior team to help drivers to F1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/norris-sets-up-junior-team-to-help-drivers-to-f1",
        "published": "2026-09-02T17:55:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Norris sets up junior team to help drivers to F1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/norris-sets-up-junior-team-to-help-drivers-to-f1-5149001",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:54:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Lando Norris launches race team, young driver programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/lando-norris-launches-race-team-young-driver-programme",
        "published": "2026-09-02T19:11:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}