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Norris downplays Mercedes win, insists Ferrari ‘have the best car’
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11/03/2026 at 10:5610/03/2026 at 21:56 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has thrown an intriguing twist into the early narrative of the 2026 season – insisting Ferrari, not race-winning Mercedes, may currently hold the strongest machine on the grid. Mercedes dominated the season opener at Albert Park, with George Russell converting the Silver Arrows’ pace into a commanding victory. But Norris, watching the fight unfold from a distant fifth place, believes the true benchmark lies elsewhere. From his vantage point, the scarlet SF-26 looked frighteningly quick – particularly through the corners. “I...
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