Mclaren Lay The Perfect Foundation As Mercedes And Ferrari Crack

McLaren continued to set themselves apart from the rest of the Formula One grid as they left the Chinese Grand Prix this past weekend with a significant haul of points.

The Surrey-based team currently leads the defence of their constructors championship, holding a 21-point advantage over second-placed Mercedes 57 after securing back-to-back wins in the opening two race weekends.

The drivers championship promises to be a thrilling contest, with the race to the finish line shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years. Here, Obakeng Meletse examines the three key talking points from the Chinese Grand Prix.

Lando Norris was on a charge towards the end of last season, ultimately falling short of Max Verstappens championship-winning points tally by 73. Carrying on from where he left off, the McLaren driver currently leads the defending champion by eight points after two races.

Despite being outside the top three, Oscar Piastri has also been one of the most impressive drivers since the start of the season. Had it not been for an error in his home GP on the opening weekend, the Australian could potentially be a close second to Norris in the standings.