Lando Norris Secures Pole Position in Melbourne as Ferrari Struggles

Norris leads McLaren's front-row lockout, while rain threatens chaos for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris claimed the first pole position of the 2025 Formula 1 season, edging out McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084 seconds.
Max Verstappen qualified third for Red Bull, expressing optimism about potential wet conditions during the race, where he has historically excelled.
Ferrari had a disappointing qualifying session, with Charles Leclerc in seventh and Lewis Hamilton, debuting for the team, in eighth after a spin in Q2.
Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Liam Lawson were eliminated in Q1, finishing 16th and 18th respectively, due to mechanical issues and errors.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday's race, raising the possibility of unpredictable and challenging conditions for drivers.