Lando Norris has urged McLaren to remain cautious despite an encouraging performance at the Miami Grand Prix, tempering optimism over the team’s showing at the Florida street circuit.
The British driver’s call for measured expectations comes as McLaren continues to navigate the challenges of the 2026 regulations, which have reshuffled the competitive order following major technical changes to both chassis and power units.
While specific details of McLaren’s Miami performance were not disclosed, Norris’s comments suggest the team posted a result strong enough to raise hopes but not definitive enough to declare a fundamental shift in form.
McLaren’s 2026 Campaign
McLaren entered the 2026 season with Norris alongside teammate Oscar Piastri, both racing under the new technical regulations that mandate roughly 50 percent electric power from heavily revised hybrid power units and introduce active aerodynamics for the first time in the modern era.
The Woking-based team has faced the same adaptation challenges as the rest of the grid, with teams still learning how to extract maximum performance from cars that behave fundamentally differently than their 2025 predecessors.
Looking Ahead
Norris’s cautious tone reflects the volatility of the early 2026 season, where form has fluctuated from circuit to circuit as teams unlock performance in different areas.
McLaren will have an opportunity to build on their Miami showing when the championship resumes at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on 18 May.