Source: REUTERS/Edgar Su
[Saba Sports News] In the 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix, Lando Norris drove the McLaren MCL39 to win the race, showcasing strong competitiveness; at the same time, this was Norris’s first time leading the driver standings in his career, while defending champion Max Verstappen lost his position at the top of the standings for the first time since May 2022. After the race, Norris confidently stated in an interview that the McLaren car could perform well on all types of tracks, including high-speed, low-speed, high-downforce, and low-downforce circuits, maintaining balance across all scenarios; however, he also warned that the team still had significant weaknesses on low-grip tracks, with Las Vegas being such a track. This highlights issues with the front of the car, but they believe these problems will be resolved in future upgrades. Despite this, Norris expressed confidence about the upcoming F1 Chinese Grand Prix, stating that the McLaren team will continue to claim victories. Some fans remarked that Norris’s confidence is justified, as he finished second in last season’s F1 Chinese Grand Prix and qualified first in the sprint race.