MELBOURNE, Australia — Lando Norris says it is “short-sighted” to believe McLaren has a clear advantage over its rivals to start the Formula One season, instead anticipating a four-team fight at the front.

Lando Norris says he is “not happy” or “confident” with his McLaren F1 car despite appearing to make a strong start at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The Briton topped first practice in Melbourne and ended up third-quickest in the second session, just over a tenth adrift of Charles Leclerc ’s pacesetting Ferrari.

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Lando Norris bemoaned balance issues with his McLaren MCL39 after second practice for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Norris

They're used to driving at high speed in their day jobs, so Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri looked very much at home in the 217 mph McLaren P1 hypercar.

Lando Norris was fastest in the first practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton down in 12th as he struggled on his Ferrari debut

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McLaren shared a funny video of Lando Norris giving Oscar Piastri a ride in his P1 hypercar around Silverstone. It was a great way to whet the appetite of Formula One fans before the season begins and shows how the two drivers interact in a little bit more relaxed stage.