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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

The car is flying – Lando Norris knows he is the man to catch this year

Lando Norris stood at the top of the podium in Melbourne (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP) - (AP)

Lando Norris has admitted for the first time that he believes he is the favourite to land his maiden world championship following a statement victory at Sunday’s rain-hit Australian Grand Prix.

The British McLaren driver, 25, emerged from a wild, wacky and thrilling season-opening race in Melbourne to lay down a title marker to his rivals.

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