MotorMouth
Carlos Sainz Jnr and Lando Norris therefore have plenty to be happy about.
Three races in, Sainz would have been forgiven for feeling somewhat nervous about his situation, as he failed to get a point on the board while Norris stunned with a top 10 qualifying position on his debut.
Between them, Norris and Sainz have amassed enough points for McLaren to feel very confident in their chances of holding on to fourth in the world championship.
But Norris must also fancy his chances of cutting into his team mate’s lead in the second half of the season.
Carlos Sainz Jnr vs Lando Norris: Who finished ahead at each round.
