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Lando Norris faces critical warning over champion gravitas in fierce Oscar Piastri showdown

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
January 19, 2026
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Lando Norris faces critical warning over champion gravitas in fierce Oscar Piastri showdown

Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - August 29, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Lando Norris Faces Crucial Challenge: Will ‘Champion Gravitas’ Hinder His Growth Against Oscar Piastri?

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, the stakes have never been higher for Lando Norris as he gears up for the 2026 season as the reigning champion. After a tumultuous 2025 campaign, where every race was a nail-biter, the young Brit emerged victorious with a mere two-point margin over fierce rival Max Verstappen. However, the glory of the championship could come with unexpected burdens, warns 1996 F1 champion Damon Hill.

As Norris steps into the new season, the dynamics at McLaren are set to shift dramatically. Being a world champion now places him on a pedestal, but Hill cautions that this “world champion gravitas” can lead to overconfidence and misjudgment. While Norris is undoubtedly a talented driver, Hill suggests that the expectations attached to his new title might be misplaced. “I think that the team have got faith in both, but definitely, what happens when you are a world champion is that you have a little more cache,” Hill remarked, drawing parallels to his own career transitions. He emphasized that while the perception is that a champion knows everything, the reality can be quite different.

Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri had a fierce rivalry in the 2025 season, with Piastri often hailed as the favorite. Yet, Norris’s ability to perform under pressure led him to snatch the title, much to McLaren’s delight. Now, with a championship under his belt, the team will undoubtedly lean on Norris for leadership and guidance. Yet, Hill warns that Norris must remain humble and grounded, as the pressure of his title could lead to missteps.

Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert echoes this sentiment, noting that Norris has shown remarkable growth but still has room to improve. Herbert pointed out that despite some major blunders, including a collision with Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix, Norris’s trajectory is on the rise. “For me, Lando grew massively last season and really did learn how to stop himself from making crazy decisions,” Herbert stated, indicating that the best is yet to come from the young champion.

The upcoming 2026 season also promises to be a game-changer with new regulations that could alter the competitive landscape of Formula 1. As Norris prepares for this fresh challenge, the question looms: can he maintain his championship-winning momentum? If McLaren can capitalize on the new rules, Norris’s performance could reach new heights.

As the countdown to the new season begins, all eyes are on Lando Norris. Will he harness the weight of his championship title to propel himself and McLaren to further glory, or will the pressures of being a world champion become a double-edged sword? The world of F1 is watching eagerly, and one thing is for certain—this is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling chapter in Norris’s career.

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