Norris Credits Ferrari With Superior Machine Despite McLaren's Melbourne Dominance

While McLaren captured both the pole position and victory at the Melbourne circuit, Lando Norris has acknowledged that Ferrari holds the advantage in terms of chassis performance. Despite his team's impressive one-two finish in qualifying and the grand prix itself, the McLaren driver recognizes the strength of the Italian squad's machinery.

Norris has particularly highlighted Ferrari's exceptional cornering speeds as a standout feature of their 2026 car. The British driver's assessment suggests that the Scuderia's technical platform offers capabilities that extend beyond what was demonstrated in the qualifying and race results at the Australian venue.

This evaluation comes at a time when McLaren has shown strong form at the beginning of the season, yet Norris remains convinced of Ferrari's underlying competitiveness and engineering prowess when it comes to high-speed corner performance.