Based upon pre-season testing and the Melbourne weekend, McLaren appear to be the team to beat in 2025 after building upon winning the Constructors' Championship last season in what is expected to be a four-way duel throughout the year also including Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari.

I don’t expect miracles, but I think it’s OK,” said Verstappen when asked about the RB21’s race pace after qualifying. “Not on the same level [as Norris and Piastri], but I’ll just do my best and see what happens tomorrow.

Lando Norris has broken Max Verstappen's all-time record streak following victory at the Australian Grand Prix . Norris drove superbly to claim the win in Melbourne, leading the field from start to finish, despite the chaos that was taking place behind him.