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Has the momentum swung in the F1 title race. The Norris comeback is on!

Has the momentum swung in the F1 title race. The Norris comeback is on!

·Updated 1 hr ago·41 pts

TL;DR

Lando Norris's consecutive wins reduce Kimi Antonelli’s lead to 83 points in the 2026 F1 title race.

  • Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 standings with 242 points.
  • Norris's back-to-back victories have closed the gap to Antonelli.
  • Mercedes faces team-order tensions amid rising pressure.

From GPBlog · 1 hr ago

Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 title on 242 points, but Lando Norris’s back-to-back wins cut the gap to 83. Mercedes faces team-order tension as pressure rises

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