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Is Norris even better in 2026?

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Aug 31, 202648:19

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Is Lando Norris performing even better this season than in his title-winning campaign last year? That's one of the questions tackled in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, which follows the news that the 2025 champion has extended his McLaren deal through the 2030 season.

Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess how Norris has improved as a driver, and how his 2026 campaign contrasts with that of team-mate Oscar Piastri's.

Before that, we round up some recent news stories, including Franco Colapinto's new deal with Alpine, F2 points leader Nikola Tsolov's recent Red Bull test, and the FIA's ADUO ruling.

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When was this episode published?: August 31, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Race F1 Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Race F1 Podcast covers motorsports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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How do I listen to this episode of The Race F1 Podcast?

"Is Norris even better in 2026?" is an episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Runtime 48 min. Published August 31, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Browse the full podcast. Jump to the The Race F1 Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 31, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Race F1 Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Race F1 Podcast covers motorsports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

Listen

Keep going with The Race F1 Podcast.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Mentioned in this episode

LNLando Norris OPOscar Piastri

BWT Alpine Formula One Team

McLaren Formula 1 Team

Episode Notes

Is Lando Norris performing even better this season than in his title-winning campaign last year? That's one of the questions tackled in the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, which follows the news that the 2025 champion has extended his McLaren deal through the 2030 season.

Mark Hughes and Valentin Khorounzhiy join Edd Straw to assess how Norris has improved as a driver, and how his 2026 campaign contrasts with that of team-mate Oscar Piastri's.

Before that, we round up some recent news stories, including Franco Colapinto's new deal with Alpine, F2 points leader Nikola Tsolov's recent Red Bull test, and the FIA's ADUO ruling.

Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today.

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In-Car Insights: Ferrari fallout latest, Russell's bad luck, F1's new driver and more

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