“FERRARI HAVE THE BEST CAR, THEIR CORNERING SPEEDS ARE UNBELIEVABLE” – NORRIS

Lando Norris isn't fooled by Mercedes' Melbourne 1-2 finish; he firmly believes Ferrari now has the best car on the grid. Despite George Russell taking the win and Andrea Kimi Antonelli finishing second, Norris saw Ferrari's "unbelievable" cornering speeds and stronger chassis as a clear advantage. He points out that the Scuderia led early but fumbled a VSC pit window, costing them track position.

For McLaren, Norris is blunt: the team is "zero chance" of catching the leaders anytime soon, conceding they are at least five to six tenths a lap off the pace. Red Bull's underlying speed is also a concern, with Max Verstappen almost catching Norris from 20th on the grid. McLaren faces a tough climb, needing to understand their car quickly to salvage the season. The gap to the front is significant, and they need to make major strides to compete.