Without humility. New F1 champion announces target for 2026 season

Lando Norris has confirmed that his main target for the 2026 season is to win the Formula 1 championship for a second consecutive year, following his victory in 2025.

The McLaren pilot received the Autosport Champion award at the Autosport Awards 2026 and, to the standing ovation of the audience, admitted that he aims to win the championship again next season.

“That’s definitely my goal. Yes, there’s no doubt about it. Winning the championship gives a lot of confidence, but the path is different for everyone. There are pilots who are more confident and there are pilots who are less confident. I’ve never been a very confident person, but there’s definitely more now,” said the Briton.

“I had to see myself on the top step of the podium to truly believe that I could do it. Last year I felt that confidence even before reaching the goal, and it turned out to be true,” he added.

“Halfway through the season I felt like I had everything I needed. The people around me, the team, the car and my ability to go out there and win a championship. So last year was the first time I really believed in myself and it turned out to be the right thing to do. That was great too.”

The 2026 season will bring new technical regulations to Formula 1, which will essentially “reset” the balance of power in the peloton. It’s hard to predict who will come out on top, but Norris is optimistic.

Considering the German manufacturer’s dominance in the 2014-2021 hybrid period, there are predictions that Mercedes-powered vehicles of the type used by McLaren may have an advantage. But the real balance of power will become clear only after the start of the season at the Australian Grand Prix.