Norris Takes CONTROL At McLaren As Huge Upgrade Pays Off?! | F1 News

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F1 News today as Lando Norris reveals just how much POWER and influence he now has inside McLaren — and admits he can be more forceful about the direction of the car and the team. That comes as McLaren’s latest performance jump is traced to an under-the-radar front-wheel development designed to help the MCL40 retain heat and bring the tyres into the right operating window. Has Norris become the undisputed centre of McLaren’s future? 👉 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig for daily F1 News, Formula 1 News, F1 2026 updates and the biggest stories from McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull and Aston Martin. 🟠 NORRIS TAKES CONTROL AT McLAREN?! Norris says becoming world champion has taught him how much “power and influence” he has over McLaren’s direction — and that he can now push harder for what he wants from the car and the people around him. Is McLaren becoming Lando’s team? 👀 McLAREN’S HIDDEN PERFORMANCE JUMP McLaren’s recent step forward wasn’t only about aero. Revised front rims and more closed wheel covers helped the team retain front-tyre heat and improve how quickly the car reaches its operating window. Was this the small upgrade that helped unlock Norris’s latest surge? 🇮🇹 ANTONELLI’S MONZA NIGHTMARE Kimi Antonelli returns home with six wins and a 59-point championship lead — but Mercedes will hit him with a major grid penalty for a planned power-unit change. After a difficult Monza debut in 2025, Antonelli says he returns with a completely different mindset. Can he fight back through the field? 🔴 FERRARI GO ALL-IN AT MONZA Ferrari are throwing another major push at their home race, with Monza-specific drag-reduction work, aerodynamic changes and the latest engine development all part of the plan for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. After six days of Monza promises, can Ferrari finally DELIVER when it matters? 🐂 RED BULL FACE HADJAR DEADLINE Red Bull are set to make a late call on Isack Hadjar’s injured wrist before Monza. If Hadjar is not ready, Liam Lawson could remain in the Red Bull after his impressive Zandvoort stand-in performance. Does Lawson deserve another shot? 💚 HONDA REFUSE TO CALL UPGRADE A FAILURE Honda insist their Aston Martin engine upgrade should not be judged as a failure despite another difficult weekend and a double Q1 elimination. Honda point to reliability and progress in combustion control — but the drivers have still complained about drivability. Is the upgrade actually working? 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE Has Norris taken control at McLaren? What unlocked McLaren’s performance jump? Can Antonelli recover from his penalty? Can Ferrari win at Monza? Should Lawson stay in the Red Bull? And is Honda really making progress? 👍 SMASH LIKE if you enjoyed tonight’s show and SUBSCRIBE for daily F1 News, Formula 1 News, F1 Live and F1 2026 coverage. 🏁 Come for the vibe. Stay for the tribe. 🎥 More F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #LandoNorris #McLaren #KimiAntonelli #Mercedes #Ferrari #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #Monza #RedBull #LiamLawson #AstonMartin #Honda #F12026 #F1Grandstand 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.