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Lando Norris’ pursuit of a maiden F1 drivers’ title begins this weekend in the first round of the 2025 F1 season.
Lando Norris is poised to kick off his title challenge at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, entering the 2025 F1 season as the favorite after a strong showing in pre-season testing. He is particularly excited about the Australian GP, a track where he made his debut in 2019 and clinched a podium finish last year. Norris expressed confidence in McLaren’s performance following their productive testing but acknowledged that the true test will come during Qualifying on Saturday. On the other side of the McLaren garage, Australian driver Oscar Piastri is gearing up for his third home race with strong support from fans in Melbourne. Piastri values the energy and encouragement he receives in Melbourne and is looking forward to the special atmosphere at Albert Park for the season opener.
