{"id":2108271,"date":"2026-08-23T16:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2108271"},"modified":"2026-08-23T16:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:29:00","slug":"lando-norris-addresses-f1-title-chances-after-zandvoort-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2108271","title":{"rendered":"Lando Norris addresses F1 title chances after Zandvoort victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Lando Norris addresses F1 title chances after Zandvoort victory<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Lando Norris is back in the Formula 1 title picture after scoring back-to-back victories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-08-23T17:29:00+01:00\">23 Aug 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris celebrates in Zandvoort<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lando Norris offered his verdict on his Formula 1 championship chances after scoring his second victory in succession at the Dutch Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">McLaren has seen an upturn in results after introducing its major aerodynamic upgrade package, with reigning champion Norris taking full advantage to get his title defence back on track.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last year, Max Verstappen battled back from a deficit of over 100 points to narrowly miss out on a fifth crown. Now just 83 points back on leader Kimi Antonelli and the lead driver in terms of form, Norris maintains that he is not thinking about taking a second title.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris celebrates his Dutch GP win<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;It sounds boring, but one race at a time,&#8221; he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I know a lot of people say it now, but it&#8217;s the truth of it. There&#8217;s no point thinking that far ahead. I need to concentrate now on having a nice little break.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Obviously two great weekends, but we just need to reset, to learn as much as we can. I think there are still plenty of things we can do better, and we need to do better if we want to fight for a Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;So, I&#8217;m very pleased with the team. I&#8217;m pleased with how much work everyone&#8217;s doing, and so happy that I can deliver it for them and bring two wins in a row.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;But it&#8217;s harder than I would like, and I want bigger gaps, so we have to keep working hard. There&#8217;s still plenty of races, plenty of opportunity for everyone. So keep my head down, keep working, and they&#8217;ll keep coming.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris won from pole at Zandvoort<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-934b6d005eb6b7dd67f2b9b4582485bac82be90399c7fcae3c91395dc6361225\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Norris beats Antonelli to win final Dutch GP after Verstappen shunt<\/li>\n<li>Starting grid at the F1 2026 Dutch GP after pit lane start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Norris was forced to work for his victory on Sunday. Starting from pole position, he was passed by Antonelli following a red flag restart, but the Briton always appeared to have pace on hand, which became more evident after he established a tyre delta over the Mercedes driver.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, only he and George Russell did not pit under a late virtual safety car, handing Antonelli a theoretical advantage. However, Norris was able to maintain his pace on older tyres, and was free to cruise to the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;A good race, well fought,&#8221; he added. &#8220;Probably one of my better wins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;We had to fight for it well, but the pace was very strong. I managed things incredibly well today. 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class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dutch GP red-flagged after massive Max Verstappen crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1787490767\"> 4h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431328_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431328_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431328_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Is it going to rain at the Dutch GP? Wet weather hits before start<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1787487480\"> 5h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1232243_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1232243_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1232243_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Lando Norris is back in the Formula 1 title picture after scoring back-to-back victories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lando Norris offered his verdict on his Formula 1 championship chances after scoring his second victory in succession at the Dutch Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">McLaren has seen an upturn in results after introducing its major aerodynamic upgrade package, with reigning champion Norris taking full advantage to get his title defence back on track.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last year, Max Verstappen battled back from a deficit of over 100 points to narrowly miss out on a fifth crown. Now just 83 points back on leader Kimi Antonelli and the lead driver in terms of form, Norris maintains that he is not thinking about taking a second title.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris celebrates his Dutch GP win<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;It sounds boring, but one race at a time,&#8221; he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I know a lot of people say it now, but it&#8217;s the truth of it. There&#8217;s no point thinking that far ahead. I need to concentrate now on having a nice little break.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Obviously two great weekends, but we just need to reset, to learn as much as we can. I think there are still plenty of things we can do better, and we need to do better if we want to fight for a Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;So, I&#8217;m very pleased with the team. I&#8217;m pleased with how much work everyone&#8217;s doing, and so happy that I can deliver it for them and bring two wins in a row.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;But it&#8217;s harder than I would like, and I want bigger gaps, so we have to keep working hard. There&#8217;s still plenty of races, plenty of opportunity for everyone. So keep my head down, keep working, and they&#8217;ll keep coming.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris won from pole at Zandvoort<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-934b6d005eb6b7dd67f2b9b4582485bac82be90399c7fcae3c91395dc6361225\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Norris beats Antonelli to win final Dutch GP after Verstappen shunt<\/li>\n<li>Starting grid at the F1 2026 Dutch GP after pit lane start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Norris was forced to work for his victory on Sunday. Starting from pole position, he was passed by Antonelli following a red flag restart, but the Briton always appeared to have pace on hand, which became more evident after he established a tyre delta over the Mercedes driver.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, only he and George Russell did not pit under a late virtual safety car, handing Antonelli a theoretical advantage. However, Norris was able to maintain his pace on older tyres, and was free to cruise to the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;A good race, well fought,&#8221; he added. &#8220;Probably one of my better wins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;We had to fight for it well, but the pace was very strong. I managed things incredibly well today. So I&#8217;m over the moon; very, very happy, and it&#8217;s nice to win the final race here in Zandvoort.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lando Norris offered his verdict on his Formula 1 championship chances after scoring his second victory in succession at the Dutch Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">McLaren has seen an upturn in results after introducing its major aerodynamic upgrade package, with reigning champion Norris taking full advantage to get his title defence back on track.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Last year, Max Verstappen battled back from a deficit of over 100 points to narrowly miss out on a fifth crown. Now just 83 points back on leader Kimi Antonelli and the lead driver in terms of form, Norris maintains that he is not thinking about taking a second title.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431655_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris celebrates his Dutch GP win<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;It sounds boring, but one race at a time,&#8221; he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;I know a lot of people say it now, but it&#8217;s the truth of it. There&#8217;s no point thinking that far ahead. I need to concentrate now on having a nice little break.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Obviously two great weekends, but we just need to reset, to learn as much as we can. I think there are still plenty of things we can do better, and we need to do better if we want to fight for a Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;So, I&#8217;m very pleased with the team. I&#8217;m pleased with how much work everyone&#8217;s doing, and so happy that I can deliver it for them and bring two wins in a row.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;But it&#8217;s harder than I would like, and I want bigger gaps, so we have to keep working hard. There&#8217;s still plenty of races, plenty of opportunity for everyone. So keep my head down, keep working, and they&#8217;ll keep coming.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1430662_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris won from pole at Zandvoort<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-934b6d005eb6b7dd67f2b9b4582485bac82be90399c7fcae3c91395dc6361225\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Norris beats Antonelli to win final Dutch GP after Verstappen shunt<\/li>\n<li>Starting grid at the F1 2026 Dutch GP after pit lane start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Norris was forced to work for his victory on Sunday. Starting from pole position, he was passed by Antonelli following a red flag restart, but the Briton always appeared to have pace on hand, which became more evident after he established a tyre delta over the Mercedes driver.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, only he and George Russell did not pit under a late virtual safety car, handing Antonelli a theoretical advantage. However, Norris was able to maintain his pace on older tyres, and was free to cruise to the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;A good race, well fought,&#8221; he added. &#8220;Probably one of my better wins.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;We had to fight for it well, but the pace was very strong. I managed things incredibly well today. So I&#8217;m over the moon; very, very happy, and it&#8217;s nice to win the final race here in Zandvoort.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1102958\/1\/lando-norris-addresses-f1-title-chances-after-zandvoort-victory&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-08\/xpb_1431754_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Lando Norris addresses F1 title chances after Zandvoort victory Lando Norris is back in the Formula 1 title picture after scoring back-to-back victories. 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