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.
- 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.
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