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’ race simulations on Thursday have the rest of the paddock pointing to McLaren at the front of the field

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 heads into the new Formula 1 season and the Australian Grand Prix as the favourite for the title, but feels others are not being entirely truthful about their own chances

Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve backs Lando Norris for title, discusses Hamilton at Ferrari and Red Bull struggles.

One week before the McLaren drivers defend the team's first Constructor's Championship in 26 years, Lando Norris takes Oscar Piastri for a spin around Silverstone in the McLaren P1.

McLaren believe Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri can co-exist without problems as the team goes into the new season as favourites.

McLaren are confident competition between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will not endanger the team's Formula One championship defence if the drivers find themselves battling for the individual title.