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Christian Horner explains how ‘super’ Lando Norris reminds him of 2009 F1 champion Jenson Button

Christian Horner has sung his praises about Lando Norris, comparing him to fellow one-time world champion, Jenson Button. Norris beat Max Verstappen to the 2025…

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Christian Horner compared Lando Norris to 2009 champion Jenson Button, praising his fluid, natural driving style.
Horner stated that Norris makes driving look easy but noted his performance depends on having competitive machinery.
Mercedes chief Andrew Shovlin previously likened Norris to Button regarding tyre management in overheating conditions.

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Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Lando Norris, comparing his smooth driving style to 2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button. Speaking on Talksport, Horner described Norris as a naturally fast driver with a fluid technique that makes handling the car look easy, noting his success depends on having the machinery to deliver.

The comparison comes during a tougher 2026 campaign for McLaren, whose car has slipped behind rivals Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull. Defending champion Norris sits sixth in the standings, well behind leader Kimi Antonelli, following recent internal tensions and collisions with teammate Oscar Piastri.

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