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Lando Norris reveals fears of chaos before F1 title victory: how he conquered self-doubt

David Castro by David Castro
January 9, 2026
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Lando Norris reveals fears of chaos before F1 title victory: how he conquered self-doubt

Lando Norris Opens Up: The Chaotic Emotions Behind His F1 Championship Triumph!

In a stunning revelation, Lando Norris, the newly crowned Formula 1 world champion, has candidly admitted that he was gripped by anxiety as he approached the season’s nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi. At just 26 years old, Norris faced a high-stakes showdown that could determine his legacy, and he thought it would be “a bit too chaotic” for him to handle.

With the pressure mounting, Norris found himself in a fierce three-way battle for the coveted Drivers’ Championship against his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and the formidable Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing. As the December race loomed, he needed to secure a third-place finish to clinch his first championship title, and the weight of expectation was immense.

In an emotional video shared on his YouTube channel, Norris reflected on what he described as “the best day of his life,” revealing the turmoil swirling in his mind ahead of the crucial race. “The week leading up to the biggest race of my life, I didn’t know how to feel, I didn’t know how to act, I didn’t know how I was meant to be,” he confessed. “I didn’t know if I was meant to be really excited or scared.”

Despite his well-documented struggles with self-doubt, Norris managed to transform that anxiety into focus. “I thought I’d be pretty damn nervous, because I do get nervous every race, every qualifying, always. That’s a known thing,” he explained. Yet, as the race day approached, he found unexpected calmness. “Getting in the car, I actually felt pretty ready. I felt very calm. Just another day in the office. I felt ready.”

Before the race, Norris led Verstappen by 12 points, with Piastri trailing just four points behind. The stakes were sky-high, but in a remarkable display of both skill and composure, he qualified in second place behind Verstappen and expertly navigated the race to secure third, thus sealing his championship victory without a hitch.

“I still knew in my head, this is it, and the time had come,” Norris stated, capturing the essence of the moment that would define his career.

As fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming F1 season, which kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix from March 6-8, Norris’s journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the mental fortitude required to succeed at the highest levels of motorsport. His experience is not just about speed on the track; it’s a testament to overcoming one’s inner battles and seizing the moment when it counts the most.

Prepare for an exhilarating season ahead as Lando Norris and his rivals gear up to continue the high-octane drama that is Formula 1!

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