Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Australian GP Qualifying Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Australian GP qualifying; Verstappen third. Ferrari struggles with Leclerc P7, Hamilton P8. Rain expected Sunday.
Leclerc tops FP2: Is McLaren hiding its true pace for Sunday? Leclerc leads Australian GP FP2 ahead of McLaren duo, but race simulation data reveals McLaren holds advantage for Sunday's race with superior long-run pace.
Norris downplays favorite status ahead of Australian Grand Prix Lando Norris calls predictions of McLaren dominance "short-sighted" despite strong testing pace.
Wolff admits Mercedes lagging rivals ahead of 2025 season Toto Wolff admits Mercedes will start the F1 2025 season behind Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren as the team begins its post-Hamilton era with George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli at the Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen: RB21 still struggles with kerbs and bumps Max Verstappen has revealed Red Bull's RB21 still struggles with bumps and kerbs despite winter development. The four-time champion doesn't expect to challenge for victory in Australia, identifying McLaren as favorites for the season opener.
Verstappen open to V10 return but questions FIA approach Max Verstappen supports the idea of V10 engines returning to F1 but criticizes FIA president Ben Sulayem's public approach, stating significant discussions should happen behind closed doors while F1 prepares for 2026 changes.
Helmut Marko casts doubt on Hamilton’s Ferrari pace Marko claims Leclerc "much faster" than Hamilton in Ferrari F1 testing as Red Bull advisor questions new signing's motivation if results disappoint.