The Woking-based squad became the first F1 team to unveil their new car, running a camouflaged livery in a track outing. Williams will follow, launching their new challenger on Friday, with Haas set to showcase their new design on Sunday.

It did at the end of the 2024 season: McLaren took the constructors’ title after a 26-year drought. But Norris concedes he needs to be better. “It’s been a year where, actually, I’ve been pretty proud of my performance,” he said. “Proud of performing under the pressure that we’ve been under, delivering when I have.

Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season.