The Formula 1 2025 began with an exciting Australian Grand Prixwhere Lando Norris He achieved his first victory of the season in a circuit of Albert Park wet by the rain.
The pilot of McLarenwhich departed from the pole position, resisted the pressure of the current champion, Max Verstappento cross the goal with less than a second advantage.
Norris demonstrated impeccable performance under difficult conditions, ensuring his first triumph of the year. However, the victory was not simple, since Verstappen was about to reach it in recent laps.
Lando Norris knows that he has what is necessary to stop Verstappen
“I know what I am capable of, but this is just the first race. There is a long season ahead and we must continue to press,” Norris said after the victory.
The podium was completed by George Russell de Mercedes, who took advantage of the incidents to ensure third place.
Accidents and surprises in the Australian GP 2025
The race was marked by multiple incidents. Oscar Piastri, who aspired to a podium in his house career, lost control in the final part and ended ninth. Fernando Alonso, with 43 years and two world titles, also starred in an accident when he crashed his Aston Martin in Tour 34.
The beginning was chaotic, with the rookie Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) crashing into the training return and Jack Doohan (Alpine) abandoning in the first round. Carlos Sainz, winner in 2024, had an unfortunate debut with Williams when he retired in the first security car.
Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli shine in their new teams
The seven -time champion Lewis Hamilton added his first point with Ferrari at the end tenth, while his partner Charles Leclerc finished eighth.
On the other hand, the young Kimi Antonelli, who replaced Hamilton in Mercedes, had a great performance when tracing from position 16 to fourth place. Although he received a penalty of five seconds, he was annulled, ensuring his position.
Final results of the Australian GP 2025
1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3. George Russell (Mercedes)
4. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
5. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
6. Nico Hülkenberg (Kick Sauber)
7. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
8. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
9. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
With this result, Norris is placed as the first leader of the World Formula 1 2025. The next appointment will be in Saudi Arabia, where Verstappen will look for revenge and Hamilton will try to take Ferrari to the first positions.
