Norris says 'giddy' Russell hungry to replace him as F1 champion

NAMPA / DPA
2026-02-05
London (PA Media/dpa) - Lando Norris has claimed winning his maiden Formula One title has fuelled a "hungry and giddy" George Russell to knock him off his world championship perch. Norris will head into next month's opening race in Australia with the number one on his McLaren for the first time after he held off Max Verstappen to win the title at last season's finale in Abu Dhabi. However, it is anticipated that Norris' McLaren team, who have won......
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