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Lando Norris

In the Driver’s Seat

A flawed but promising brave new world for F1

Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls greetings fans at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The Briton hit F1 like a meteor as he scooped eighth place in a car running short of boost by the end.
Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls greetings fans at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The Briton hit F1 like a meteor as he scooped eighth place in a car running short of boost by the end.

George Russell warns that Mercedes must raise game despite one-two at Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.

Defending champion Norris slams 'worst' F1 cars

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 7, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris during qualifying REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 7, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris during qualifying REUTERS/Mark Peterson

The Big Question

Will Formula One's Lando Norris be a one-hit wonder?

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Dec 7, 2025.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Dec 7, 2025.

F1 likely to drop Bahrain and Saudi races without replacements amid Gulf conflict

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Aston Martin feel ‘powerless’ as battery problem risks Australian Grand Prix participation

Aston Martin mechanics work on the car of Canadian driver Lance Stroll in the pits during the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin mechanics work on the car of Canadian driver Lance Stroll in the pits during the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 champion Norris hungry for more glory

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris signs autographs for fans ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris signs autographs for fans ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Oscar Piastri cool on prospects of breakthrough win at Australian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 11, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 11, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Five things about the 2026 F1 season

Red Bull's Max Verstappen drives on the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen drives on the second day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season

Red Bull's Max Verstappen leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.