Lando Norris heads to the second round of the Formula 1 season in China with a lead over champion Max Verstappen after winning a thrilling race in Australia. Ahead of Sunday's race in Shanghai, here are five takeaways from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix: McLaren is the team to beat Without the rain and the safety car,

Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert was impressed with Lando Norris ' mentality in Melbourne and believes that Max Verstappen has a legitimate title fight on his hands. The Brit won the season opener in commanding fashion, laying down a statement to the rest of the field.

Lando Norris' impressive Australian Grand Prix victory in Melbourne turned out to be special in more ways than one for the McLaren star. Norris produced a composed performance in challenging conditions at the 2025 Formula 1 season opener to convert Saturday's pole into a thoroughly deserved win.