McLaren Secures Front Row for 2025 F1 Season Opener in Australia

Lando Norris takes pole position with teammate Oscar Piastri starting second at Albert Park Circuit.

• The 2025 Formula 1 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit on Sunday, March 16.
• McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri claimed the front row, with Norris securing his first pole position at this circuit.
• Defending World Champion Max Verstappen starts third, alongside Mercedes driver George Russell in fourth.
• Lewis Hamilton debuts for Ferrari, starting eighth, while his teammate Charles Leclerc begins in seventh position.
• Red Bull introduces a new driver lineup with Liam Lawson partnering Verstappen, following Sergio Perez's departure.

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