For the first time in over a decade, McLaren head into an F1 season as Championship favourites. By extension, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are expected to challenge for victory at the season opener in Australia.

Lando Norris says predictions that McLaren will have a clear advantage this season are “short-sighted” and that he believes Ferrari will surprise with its pace at the Australian Grand Prix.

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.