F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris

Lando Norris speaks up ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix with drivers feeling new regulations have cramped their speed.Published On 25 Jul 202625 Jul 2026Formula One has been driven too much by business decisions and needs to remember it is a sport, according to McLaren’s world champion Lando Norris.With drivers chafing ⁠at new regulations that have cramped their speed, particularly at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the Briton told reporters ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian round that Formula One could do better.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Looking to beat post-World Cup football blues? Here’s how to do itlist 2 of 4Gymnast Langton, 19, concussed after headfirst crash at Commonwealth Gameslist 3 of 4Chad le Clos makes Commonwealth Games history with a record 19th medallist 4 of 4Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as disarray looms over All-Star festivitiesend of list“It’s a business,” said the Briton. “Everyone wants to make money, so in order for Audi ⁠and other teams to come in we had to change these things. It’s a shame. It should never have been like that. But that’s how businesses work.”Audi have entered the sport this season after taking over Swiss-based Sauber, with th...