Norris targets third straight Monza win for McLaren
NXTbets Pro | Published On: September 4, 2026
Norris targets Monza
Lando Norris said it is “certainly the plan” to chase a third straight Formula 1 win at Monza, and he arrives with momentum from victories in Hungary and the Netherlands. The McLaren driver did not frame the trip to Italy as a sure thing. He pointed instead to the way his team’s pace can shift from one circuit to the next. Even so, he said Monza should suit McLaren reasonably well because of its high-speed corners, and he noted the team has done well there before. That combination gives McLaren a chance to keep its run going, but Norris made clear he wants a fuller read before anyone settles on expectations. He said Friday practice and qualifying will show where the car really stands, which fits the way he has approached McLaren’s recent form. He has the confidence that comes from back-to-back wins, yet he is leaving room for the track to tell the story. Norris also said some of the circuits ahead may be less favorable for McLaren, a reminder that the current stretch can change quickly. For now, the focus stays on Monza, where the team has reason to believe it can run well if the weekend unfolds in the right way.
A measured outlook
Norris’ broader message is one of confidence without certainty. He trusts McLaren’s preparation, but wants the circuit to provide the evidence before expectations harden.
Norris and McLaren
The long-term picture has only strengthened Norris’ commitment to McLaren. He said he was pleased with the contract extension that keeps him with the team until the end of 2030, and he tied that decision to a clear sense of loyalty. Norris said he stayed because he loves the team, and he believes McLaren can help him win more races and championships. That outlook gives his current form a wider frame. He is not only chasing one more win in the short term. He is also backing the organization that has delivered him to this point and can support bigger goals over time. Norris’ comments on the extension fit the rest of his message. He trusts the team, but he does not pretend the job is finished. He sees the car’s strengths, he sees the uncertainty from one circuit to the next and he sees a path forward that depends on McLaren continuing to improve the parts it can control. The extension through 2030 shows that belief in concrete terms. It also explains why he sounded so settled when he spoke about the next steps. He has immediate business at Monza and a longer commitment already in place, and both point in the same direction for Norris and McLaren.
