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Lando Norris Triumphs Amid Chaos in Formula 1’s Season-Opener at Australian Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 17, 2025
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Lando Norris Triumphs Amid Chaos in Formula 1’s Season-Opener at Australian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 16, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix along with second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen and third placed Mercedes' George Russell REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy

In an electrifying start to the Formula 1 season, McLaren’s Lando Norris emerged victorious at the Australian Grand Prix, navigating through the chaos of the race’s final stages. However, the race didn’t end as favorably for his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, who lost the second position in a spin, a bitter pill to swallow in his home race.

McLaren started the season in commanding fashion, with both Norris and Piastri pulling a significant 15-second lead over Max Verstappen of Red Bull. The race took an unexpected turn when Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin crashed at Turn 6, triggering a wild climax to the race.

Following an eight-lap recovery of Alonso’s damaged vehicle, the race resumed with only 16 laps remaining and the ominous threat of a rain shower looming. The rain arrived shortly after, causing havoc on the track. The leading McLarens of Norris and Piastri veered off course at Turn 12. While Norris managed to regain control, Piastri wasn’t as lucky. His McLaren spun out and he found himself stranded on the grass at Turn 13.

Piastri eventually rejoined the race but had lost significant ground. Norris, on the other hand, immediately opted for intermediate tires as he reentered the pit, while Verstappen remained on the track with slick tires, temporarily taking the lead. However, as the rain intensified, Red Bull had no choice but to pit Verstappen for a change of tires.

The drama didn’t end there. Verstappen’s teammate, Liam Lawson, and Gabriel Bortoleto of Sauber both crashed out, bringing out the safety car once more. This resulted in a thrilling six-lap face-off between Norris and Verstappen, with Norris eventually clinching his first win of 2025, keeping his primary 2024 title rival at bay.

Amidst the chaos, George Russell of Mercedes managed to clinch a quiet third place finish. Despite lacking the pace to compete with the top three initially, his smart tire choices paid dividends in the end. His rookie teammate, Kimi Antonelli, made an impressive debut, climbing from 17th to 4th. However, a time penalty for a safety infraction by Mercedes saw him drop to fifth.

The Williams team had a mixed day. Carlos Sainz crashed early on, leaving Alex Albon as the team’s only contender, who impressively claimed fourth after Antonelli’s penalty. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll finished sixth, while Nico Hulkenberg celebrated his return to Sauber with a seventh-place finish, earning more points than Sauber had in all of 2024.

In contrast, Ferrari had a disappointing day, with Lewis Hamilton managing only a single point in his Ferrari debut. Both Hamilton and his teammate, Charles Leclerc, lost considerable time due to their late pit decisions during the rain shower. Leclerc finished eighth, while a resurgent Piastri pushed Hamilton down to 10th.

The race also had its early casualties, with Isack Hadjar crashing his Racing Bulls car even before the race began. This necessitated a second formation lap, further adding to the drama. Shortly afterward, Jack Doohan crashed his Alpine, and Carlos Sainz ended his Williams debut prematurely by crashing into the final corner wall.

In conclusion, the season-opening Australian Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle, complete with unexpected twists and turns, setting the stage for an exciting Formula 1 season ahead.

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