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Lando Norris Secures Pole at Australian GP, Ferrari Struggles in Qualifying

Norris leads McLaren's front-row lockout with Piastri, while Hamilton's Ferrari debut sees him qualify eighth.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 15, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice REUTERS/Edgar Su
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

Overview

  • Lando Norris claimed pole position for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084 seconds in a McLaren front-row lockout.
  • Reigning world champion Max Verstappen qualified third, 0.385 seconds behind Norris, with Mercedes' George Russell securing fourth place on the grid.
  • Ferrari had a disappointing qualifying session, with Charles Leclerc in seventh and Lewis Hamilton, making his debut for the team, in eighth position.
  • Yuki Tsunoda of Racing Bulls and Alex Albon of Williams delivered strong performances, qualifying fifth and sixth, respectively, ahead of the Ferraris.
  • The race on Sunday is expected to feature wet conditions, adding unpredictability for drivers and teams untested in rain with their 2025 cars.