Lando Norris Secures Pole Position for Australian Grand Prix in McLaren Lockout

McLaren dominates qualifying with Norris and Piastri on the front row, while Ferrari struggles and rain looms for race day.

• Lando Norris edged out teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084 seconds to claim pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
• McLaren achieved a front-row lockout, showcasing their continued dominance after last year’s constructors' championship win.
• Reigning champion Max Verstappen qualified third, with George Russell in fourth, while standout performances came from Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon in fifth and sixth, respectively.
• Ferrari had a disappointing qualifying session, with Charles Leclerc in seventh and Lewis Hamilton, in his Ferrari debut, only managing eighth after a spin in Q2.
• Rain is forecast for Sunday’s race, introducing unpredictability as drivers face their first wet conditions of the season with their 2025 cars.

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