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Lando Norris

Lando Norris — Formula One world champion who won the Dutch Grand Prix in August and previously won at Singapore in 2024.

2026-04-302026-10-28

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … No mistakes, but just no grip." McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and reigning world champion Lando Norris qualified seventh and eighth ahead of Racing Bulls' rookie Arvid Lindblad, who has a five-place grid penalty, and Liam Lawson. …

    Antonelli storms to US Grand Prix pole
  3. Citizen Digital

    … First Hamilton was passed by Leclerc, then Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to finish sixth -- almost 46 seconds behind Leclerc at the chequered flag. …

    'Sorry boys': Hamilton takes blame for botched tyre call
  4. Citizen Digital

    … So of course very happy to win here." The McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were fourth and fifth, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who dropped from third on the grid to sixth after botching his tyre strategy with his Ferrari team. …

    Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time
  5. Citizen Digital

    … "Of course, very happy to be first." Fifth was the McLaren of Lando Norris, followed by the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton. …

    Verstappen continues resurgence with pole for Singapore sprint
  6. Citizen Digital

    Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore By AFP October 08, 2026 07:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter McLaren's British driver Lando Norris races during the second practice session for the 2025 Form …

    Norris confident McLaren can shine in Singapore
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Two-time champion Fernando Alonso finished a season-best eighth for Aston Martin ahead of world champion Lando Norris and Racing Bull rookie Arvid Lindblad. …

    Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia
  8. September 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Ferrari on Tuesday declared they had "full confidence" in Vasseur, who had expressed frustration at being asked about Horner "25 times a day" in Baku. - 'Emotions were high' - World champion Lando Norris of McLaren also had reason to comment after Baku when he apologised to Alpin …

    Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Ferrari on Tuesday declared they had "full confidence" in Vasseur, who had expressed frustration at being asked about Horner "25 times a day" in Baku. - 'Emotions were high' - World champion Lando Norris of McLaren also had reason to comment after Baku when he apologised to Alpin …

    Antonelli eager to 're-establish order' as F1 returns to Malaysia
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Verstappen also enjoyed the opening lap and passed both Alpines before powering past Hamilton, Norris, Leclerc and finally team-mate Hadjar to rise to third. …

    Russell holds off Verstappen to claim imperious victory in Baku
  12. Citizen Digital

    Verstappen and Norris blame slow cars as Mercedes tops qualifying By AFP September 26, 2026 06:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mercedes' British driver George Russell steers his car during the qualifying …

    Verstappen and Norris blame slow cars as Mercedes tops qualifying
Sport

Antonelli takes pole at US Grand Prix, one win from title

The News

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix with a fastest lap of 1min 34.035sec, 0.179sec ahead of Max Verstappen. The 20-year-old will wrap up the drivers' championship if he wins in Austin on Sunday, provided his Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes outside the top eight and Lewis Hamilton finishes outside the top four.

25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Antonelli takes pole at US Grand Prix, one win from title

    World championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix with a fastest lap of 1min 34.035sec, 0.179sec ahead of Max Verstappen. The 20-year-old will wrap up the drivers' championship if he wins in Austin on Sunday, provided his Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes outside the top eight and Lewis Hamilton finishes outside the top four.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Hamilton admits tire strategy mistake cost Ferrari podium

    Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he made a poor tyre call at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, deciding to stay out on old soft tyres under a virtual safety car rather than pit. Hamilton finished sixth, nearly 46 seconds behind teammate Charles Leclerc who finished second after taking advantage of the pit stop opportunity.

    11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

    Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc, in his first victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit after nine previous attempts since 2015. The Red Bull driver also won the sprint and took pole position for both races.

    11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Verstappen takes pole for Singapore sprint after Malaysia win

    Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the Singapore sprint race at Marina Bay, 0.120 seconds ahead of George Russell's Mercedes, continuing his resurgence after winning in Malaysia last weekend.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Norris backs McLaren to contend for Singapore podium

    World champion Lando Norris expressed confidence that McLaren can challenge for a podium finish at Singapore, citing positive memories of the venue where he won in 2024 and finished on the podium in 2023 and 2025. The team has struggled with straight-line speed in recent races, managing only one podium in four races since August.

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Verstappen wins storm-delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia

    Max Verstappen secured his first win of the year and Red Bull's first victory this season at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia on Sunday, finishing 2.307 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli with Lewis Hamilton taking third.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Antonelli seeks to rebuild 66-point F1 lead at Malaysia

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth in Azerbaijan and leads teammate George Russell by 66 points, aims to "re-establish order" at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend at Sepang after a hydraulics failure and qualifying crash.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Antonelli seeks to rebuild lead at Malaysia F1 race

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth in Azerbaijan and leads George Russell by 66 points in the drivers' championship, has vowed to "re-establish the order" when Formula One returns to Malaysia this weekend after a hydraulics failure and qualifying crash cost him ground to his team-mate.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Russell wins Baku Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

    George Russell claimed his first lights-to-flag victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in a composed drive for Mercedes. The win was Russell's first since the Austrian Grand Prix in June and his eighth career victory.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mercedes tops F1 Azerbaijan qualifying; Verstappen and Norris blame slow cars

    Max Verstappen and Lando Norris both blamed their cars' lack of straight-line speed for disappointing grid positions in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session. George Russell steered Mercedes to pole position ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with Verstappen qualifying eighth and Norris fifth.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Hamilton backs Gulf Formula One races despite Iran conflict

    Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that the Formula One season will conclude with scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite the Israel-US conflict with Iran, saying "things seem to be okay out there" and trusting Formula One's leadership on safety decisions.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Madrid F1 circuit organisers plan changes after inaugural race criticism

    Organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix have indicated they will make changes to the new Madrid circuit after drivers criticised its inaugural race, citing lack of overtaking opportunities. Team bosses praised the facility while drivers noted issues such as limited racing action, though some commended its challenge on a single lap.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Antonelli leads Mercedes in Madrid F1 practice session

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped Friday's second practice session for Mercedes ahead of Ferraris Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Antonelli targets Spanish Grand Prix after Italian home victory

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who became the first Italian to win his home race at Monza since 1966, faces a new challenge at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend at Madrid's newly-completed Madring semi-street circuit, marking the Spanish capital's first Formula One race since 1981.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Championship leader Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix

    Kimi Antonelli drove from the back of the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday, his seventh victory of the season and first home win, stretching his championship lead to 66 points. Max Verstappen finished third, with Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top six, while Charles Leclerc crashed out early.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Hamilton seeks record sixth Italian Grand Prix win

    Lewis Hamilton will race at Monza on Sunday aiming for an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship title and a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory, while trailing Kimi Antonelli by 59 points as Antonelli faces a grid penalty for a new engine.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Hamilton seeks record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory

    Lewis Hamilton aims for his unprecedented eighth world championship and a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win at Monza, where he currently trails local driver Kimi Antonelli by 59 points. Ferrari will introduce an updated power unit while Antonelli faces a grid penalty for taking a new engine.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Norris wins Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out

    Formula One world champion Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing 11.54 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli with Lewis Hamilton third, while local favourite Max Verstappen crashed out in a race marred by bad weather.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

    Mercedes driver George Russell won the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 1.36 seconds. Leclerc overtook current world champion Lando Norris in a thrilling move on lap 18, with Norris finishing third and Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli fourth.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension until 2030

    Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of 2030, ending speculation over his future in the sport.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

  1. McLaren boss satisfied with harmony between Norris and Piastri

    McLaren boss Andrea Stella says he is proud of how Formula One world champion Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri have conducted themselves following last season's championship battle, which Norris won despite Piastri holding a 34-point lead with nine races remaining.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

  1. F1 season to finish in Europe if Gulf races cancelled

    Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali said the season will finish in Europe if planned races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled due to the Middle East war. F1 will decide by mid-September whether to proceed with the races in Qatar (November 29) and Abu Dhabi (December 6), after the Bahrain Grand Prix was scrapped and rescheduled to Malaysia on October 4 earlier in the season.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, extends podium streak

    Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli completing the podium in third despite a pre-race penalty. Norris, the reigning world champion, secured his first race victory of the season after fighting back from losing the lead on the opening lap.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary second practice

    Lewis Hamilton topped times in Friday's second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.148 seconds with a lap time of one minute and 18.729 seconds. World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, half a second back.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Antonelli wins Belgian GP, extends F1 championship lead

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship. Teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap after tangling with Hamilton.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Hamilton targets Belgian GP win to equal Schumacher record

    Lewis Hamilton returns to the Belgian Grand Prix, his 20th consecutive year at the circuit, aiming for a victory with Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher's record of six Belgian Grand Prix wins and boost his bid for an eighth world title. Antonelli leads the championship with 179 points after nine races, 25 clear of Russell and 32 ahead of Hamilton.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Antonelli wins British Grand Prix sprint, extends F1 title lead

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One sprint winner at 19 when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to victory at the British Grand Prix, finishing 2.745 seconds clear and extending his championship lead.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Russell seeks British Grand Prix win to close title gap

    George Russell, 40 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship, will race at the British Grand Prix this weekend hoping to recover form after a victory at the Red Bull Ring and reclaim title credentials.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, holds off Verstappen

    George Russell claimed his second win of the year for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen of Red Bull, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes third.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. F1 champagne spray marks 60th anniversary since 1966

    Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are celebrating 60 years of the champagne spray victory ritual, which originated at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans when a Jeroboam burst accidentally on the podium, and was later deliberately adopted by Dan Gurney in 1967 before reaching Formula 1 in 1969 when Sir Jackie Stewart performed it after winning the French Grand Prix.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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