Ferrari finished Friday's practice at the top of the pile, just 24 hours after Lando Norris warned they'd hidden their pace in testing.

Lando Norris says predictions that McLaren will have a clear advantage this season are “short-sighted” and that he believes Ferrari will surprise with its pace at the Australian Grand Prix.

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 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.