Verstappen second, Russell third as Piastri finishes ninthLewis Hamilton 10th in Melbourne on Ferrari debut If he is to make a tilt at this season’s Formula One world championship, Lando Norris can consider that he made the case as leading contender definitively at the very opening meeting of 2025. In weathering the storm for his victory at the Australian Grand Prix, Norris demonstrated control, precision and an iron will under pressure. There is an awful long way to go but at the death on a treacherous wet track and harried by a charging Max Verstappen, Norris held his nerve like a champion.In the build up to the race, it was weather for the ducks on Albert Park Lake as waves of rain sashayed across the circuit, duly playing a significant part in its outcome. Continue reading...
Lando Norris won the Australian Grand Prix, defeating Max Verstappen in a wet race. Verstappen finished second, George Russell third, and Oscar Piastri ninth. Norris's victory highlights McLaren's strong car performance and potential to contend for the championship in 2025.
