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.

McLaren locked out the front row in Melbourne with Lando Norris taking pole position for the Australian Grand Prix while Oscar Piastri was second quickest in qualifying

Norris claimed the 10th pole position of his F1 career, pipping Piastri to the top spot in front of the Australian's home crowd. The suspicion in the paddock is that at more conventional circuits, McLaren 's four-tenth advantage will be even more significant.

In scorching hot conditions at Melbourne’s Albert Park, world champion Max Verstappen came third in tense qualifying. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

We break down the latest F1 driver contract news as Oscar Piastri signs an extension with McLaren, securing his future with the team. Meanwhile, rumors swirl as Lando Norris flirts with Ferrari, creating waves in the world of Formula 1 driver moves.