The 2025 season got underway on Sunday as Lando Norris laid down a marker, edging out Max Verstappen in a nervy final-lap showdown at the Australian Grand Prix. Norris and McLaren were tipped as favourites heading into the weekend following a strong pre-season testing showing,

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Mercedes finished 184 points behind Ferrari in the constructors' standings last year, but Russell believes their season-opening display has them ahead at this early stage