There's his friend-turned-rival Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth title in a row. Just like the only driver to achieve that feat, Michael Schumacher, Verstappen is a hard racer who isn't afraid to bend the rules — as Norris knows from bitter experience.

Will Lando Norris bookmakers favourite status prove to be accurate in Melbourne, how will Lewis Hamilton start at Ferrari, and are Red Bull on the back foot? watch the season-opening Australian GP live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday,

There is plenty of hype around Lewis Hamilton following his blockbuster move to Ferrari but one thing in particular could give Lando Norris the edge in the Formula 1 title hunt

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he had accepted never driving for Ferrari when he signed his last Mercedes contract almost two years