Mclaren's 'papaya Rules' May Give Max Verstappen Edge Over Lando Norris

Lando Norris is regarded as the favourite to take this years Formula One drivers championship.

However, the presence of a strong teammate in Oscar Piastri, and absence of team orders, threatens to put the brakes on the British drivers title charge.

Piastri insists he will race Norris hard but clean as the Australian also harbours world championship ambitions this year.

Defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, by contrast, is clearly the No 1 driver at Red Bull.

The four-time world champion will be partnered by New Zealander Liam Lawson, who was promoted from the RB team after the departure of Sergio Perez.