Motorsport/Lando Norris

Carlos Sainz made the surprise move to Williams earlier this year, but Lando Norris believes the Spaniard's time at the top is not over yet.

Lando Norris set the pace on day one of pre-season testing in Bahrain, with George Russell and Max Verstappen not too far behind.

Lando Norris topped the timesheets in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen not far behind.

Lando Norris topped the second practice session and noted that he was starting to get more confident in his McLaren.

In a dramatic sprint race in Miami, it was Lando Norris who came out on top, beating team-mate Oscar Piastri over the line.

George Russell said McLaren could already think about the 2026 Formula One season after their strong showing at the Australian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen edged out McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix last Sunday.

Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen will start the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in third, behind title rival Lando Norris.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were title rivals on the track in 2024, but their off-the-track friendship drew some notice this year.