What have we learnt from the first three rounds of the 2025 Formula One season? McLaren have the fastest car, but a problematic Red Bull in the hands of Max Verstappen will be stiff competition for them.

Lando Norris says he did not need a reminder of Max Verstappen’s quality after the four-time world champion upset the odds to win the Japanese Grand Prix. McLaren had won the opening two races of the season – one each for Norris and Oscar Piastri – and were fastest in every session at Suzuka until the final seconds of qualifying.

Lando Norris has opened up on the close encounter with Max Verstappen when he tried overtaking him at the exit of the pit lane.