McLaren's Norris beat defending champion Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, in a close finish with the Dutchman hot on the heels of the British driver looking to land his first F1 title. It puts Norris top of the leaderboard after one week, and is the first time in more than 1,000 days that Verstappen has not been at the top looking down.

Formula One’s new season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend and there is serious buzz about what 2025 can deliver. The competition should be the closest in years, with McLaren the team to beat and Red Bull looking a lot less bullish than in the past.