LANDO NORRIS and Max Verstappen joked they had a “fight in a local pub” as the duo prepare for another fierce title battle. The pair locked horns from Miami in May last season, where Norris ...

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were locked in a gripping title fight last season. Kym Illman/Getty Images "But at the same time, I want to say, I don't need to go out and just prove something to him.

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.