George Russell told McLaren they have the luxury of focusing on 2026 such is their advantage over the rest of the field. McLaren began 2025 with a front-row lockout and P4 Russell believes it is a pattern that will continue.

McLaren are so fast they can already switch their attention to next year's car, Mercedes driver George Russell said on Saturday after the reigning champions locked out the front row in Australian Grand Prix qualifying.

The Mercedes driver feels McLaren cannot be caught over the 2025 Formula 1 campaign after an impressive display in qualifying for the season-opener in Melbourne

Lando Norris rubbishes intriguing George Russell claim despite McLaren victory in Australia - McLaren had the quickest car at the season-opener as Norris claimed his fifth F1 race victory

The Melbourne race had a thrilling start with Racing Bull’s Isack Hadjar out on the formation lap, and Alpine’s Jack Doohan and Williams’ Carlos Sainz crashing out on the opening lap.

McLaren ace Lando Norris sped to victory in the Australian Grand Prix, then paid tribute to his team for making key strategy calls at the right time to secure t