They're used to driving at high speed in their day jobs, so Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri looked very much at home in the 217 mph McLaren P1 hypercar.

Neck strength is another critical component of F1 driver training. Given the extreme G-forces drivers face in the cockpit, a weak neck is incompatible with a half-comfortable ride. This is something that Nyck de Vries and Oliver Bearman both experienced when making their debuts as stand-ins on short notice.

Formula 1 star Lando Norris has been handed a surprise new role at McLaren ahead of the 2025 season. With the Australian Grand Prix fast approaching, teams and drivers are putting their final preparations in place before the action gets under way.