McLaren upbeat for new season prospects

British team McLaren believe they can derail the Sebsatian Vettel Red Bull express after a points-laden performance in the Australian Grand Prix season opener on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton, the 2008 world champion, and Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion, finished second and sixth behind the tearaway Vettel to give McLaren a solid platform from which to build for the season ahead.

While reigning world champion Vettel was clearly superior, Hamilton was enthused about McLaren's chances of challenging for the title this year.