- The Formula -1 World Cup 2025 started with the Australian Grand Prix
- Mclarens Lando Norris won the Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes-Benz AMG was the best of the rookie drivers
The Formula -1 World Championship 2025 went into action on Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix, which took place on the Albert Park Circuit von Melbourne and provided an intensive start to the season full of drama, surprises and an exciting victory for McLarens Lando Norris.
Norris, The runner -up in 2024Was closely followed with the reigning champion Max Verstappen by Red Bull Racing, who ended less than a second behind it, while George Russell from Mercedes-Benz AMG secured third place and crossed the line for more than eight seconds.
Comprehensive weather conditions played an important role in the design of the race. A wet and greasy track surface turned out to be treacherous for many, with the showers later tightened to create even more chaos. The drama started before the race officially started like RB Rookie Isack Hadjar The control lost in curve 1 in the formation round, fell against the barriers and ended his debut before she even started. The misfortune continued Mit -Küter Jack DoohanHis homeland Grand Prix ended prematurely when he fell into the barriers in curve 6 before ending the first round. Even the experienced driver Carlos Sainz was not spared and lost control at the last corner under security car conditions and collided in a catastrophic first round for his debut in Williams.
Norris had started from the pole position next to him with team -mate Oscar Piatri, but it was Verstappen who had the best start when the light went out and immediately put pressure on the McLaren duo. Piatri fought to keep the position and had Verstappen challenged early. The race was currently neutralized due to the early accidents that lasted until the end of round seven, under a security car period. When the races were resumed, Norris held on the front and kept Verstappen in chess, with Piatri on the third and Russell in fourth place, shortly ahead of Ferraris Charles Leclerc.
2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – Photo on Ferrari
When the conditions improved in the middle of the race, the drivers decided to switch to Slick tires, which led to a shift in the strategy. However, the return of the rain led to another shock and started both McLaren drivers when she was currently ran from the trail. While Norris was able to recover and immerse themselves in the pits, Piatri lost a significant floor. This enabled Verstappen, who was still on Slick tires to inherit the lead – although temporarily because he was forced to return Norris.
A Closing span for security cars was triggered after accidents with Saubers Gabriel Bortoleto and Red Bulls Liam Lawson. When racing was resumed, Verstappen started a late attack on Norris, but the McLaren driver held his nerve and defended himself excellently to win the victory. Their intensive fight made it possible Russell to close the gap and secure a strong podium finish for Mercedes. Immediately behind it impressed Russell’s rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli from an outstanding journey and became fourth after a successful call after the race had lifted a penalty for an uncertain pit release that initially dropped him behind Williams’ Alex Albon.
In the meantime, Ferrari experienced a frustrating start to the season, with none of the drivers being able to make a serious challenge. Lewis HamiltonIn his highly awaited debut for the Scuderia, the whole weekend fought, qualified eighth and ultimately took the 10th place. Leclerc was only slightly better and crossed the line in eighth place. The duo played because he stayed out on the tires that were not set for a long time and hoped for a weather break, but the strategy fell off and forced it into a late pit stop to fight her through traffic.
After the weekend campaign, Norris leads the 2025 driver’s championship With 25 points. Verstappen is second with 18 points and Russell with 15 points. In the constructors of the championship, McLaren and Mercedes are bound with 27 points, while Red Bull is third with 18 points. The next race in the calendar is the Grand Prix Shanghai, which is planned for this weekend.
2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – Photo About McLaren
Below you will find the complete results from the Australian Grand Prix 2025 Formula 1:
1) Lando Norris, McLaren
2) Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing +0.895 seconds
3) George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG +8.481 seconds
4) Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes-Benz AMG +10.135 seconds
5) Alexander Albon, Williams +12.773 seconds
6) Lance walk, Aston Martin +17.413 seconds
7) Nico Hulkenberg, clean +18.423 seconds
8) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari +19.826 seconds
9) Oscar Piatri, McLaren +20.448 seconds
10) Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari +22.473 seconds
11) Pierre Gasly, Alpine +26.502 seconds
12) Yuki Tsunoda, RB +29,884 seconds
13) Esteban Ocon, Haas +33.161 seconds
14) Oliver Bearman, Haas +40.351 seconds
Nc) Liam Lawson, Red Bull Racing – DNF
Nc) Gabriel Bortoleto, clean – DNF
Nc) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – DNF
Nc) Carlos Sainz, Williams – DNF
Nc) Jack Doohan, Alpine – DNF
Nc) Isack Hadjar, RB – DNF
