2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Highlights

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: <> during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren admires his trophy on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by John Toscano/Sutton Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren, Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Melanie C in the garage with Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160026 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Leon Marchand poses for a photo for a photo in front of the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160061 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160076 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160126 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160167 // Usage for editorial use only //
44 HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, action during the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025, 1st round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from March 14 to 16, 2025 on the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, in Melbourne, Australia - Photo Florent Gooden / DPPI
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) 2205002520 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2205316921 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing, bestof, topix
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes leads Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) 2205319809 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Team members prepare the car of Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images) 2205341781 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
F1 Grand Prix Of Australia - Final Practice Sport, Motorsport, Formula One Racing MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 in the Pitlane during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) // VCARB / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503150246 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Anthony Hamilton with Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160123 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160128 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // VCARB / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160177 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 arrives on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160325 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari on track for the formation lap during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari leads Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes and Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas F1 looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 poses for a photo in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Esteban Ocon of France and Haas F1 poses for a photo in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 leaves the pits. 14.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Practice Day.
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari with Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing on the drivers' parade. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal on the grid. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.

 

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Visa Cash App RB’s Yuki Tsunoda narrowly missed out on a points finish, crossing the line in 12th place after a determined drive. Meanwhile, his rookie teammate, Frenchman Isack Hadjar, endured a heartbreaking Formula 1 debut. The young driver’s race ended before it even began when he lost control, exiting Turn 1 on the formation lap, sending his car into the barriers. The incident triggered an aborted start, leaving Hadjar visibly devastated as he stood by the side of the track, watching the grid reform without him.

Yuki Tsunoda, Driver, VCARB F1 Team

The timing of the pit didn’t go our way today; it was too late, and suddenly, I dropped to P11 after the Safety Car. The pace was there, and we didn’t make many mistakes until the last bit of rain. I did what I could; I was pretty happy with my performance. We’ll definitely revise what happened and learn from this in the future. We need to make sure we’re not making the same mistakes, especially with the field being so tight this year. Every single point is very important. It’s not ideal, but we can take a lot of positives from this weekend; we had pace and if we can maximise performance, we can have a good race weekend, we’ll just have to keep performing like this and come back strong.

Isack Hadjar, Driver, VCARB F1 Team

I feel embarrassed today, and I can only learn from my mistake and apologise to the team. There were tricky conditions out there, and from the installation laps, I felt a very low grip and poor confidence. In the formation lap, I tried to prepare the tyres as much as I could, but unfortunately, I had a spin, and the car was unsavable; I just felt like a passenger before hitting the wall. Now, I look ahead to be ready to race in China next week.

Laurent Mekies, Team Principal, VCARB F1 Team

A disappointing outcome to what had been a very strong weekend up until the race itself. Lining up P5 and P11 on the grid was a reward for all the hard work over the winter. Overall, both drivers did an incredible job, with Yuki having made a further step forward and Isack taking an approach that could not be faulted. It’s clear the field is even more closely matched than last year, but we are definitely in the fight.
As for the race, Yuki was performing very strongly until the rain returned. There is nowhere to hide; we got our last call wrong, and it cost us dearly today. For this, we apologise to Yuki; the gamble to keep him out didn’t pay off, but it’s part of the harshness of motorsport. There is only one way to improve, which is by working harder together as a team and coming back stronger. As for Isack, he will learn from this and turn his frustration into good energy for the next race. We will be here to support him over the next few days before Shanghai and not let this cloud all the positives we can take from this weekend.
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