Norris tops Melbourne FP1 as Hamilton struggles

McLaren’s Lando Norris topped the timesheets in the first free practice for Formula One’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday as Lewis Hamilton was 12th quickest on his Ferrari debut.

Norris downplays McLaren as 2025 favourites

Lando Norris has downplayed suggestions McLaren is the team to beat ahead of the new Formula 1 season, saying rivals including Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes looked “extremely strong” in testing.

Local hero Piastri eyes Aus GP breakthrough

Orange can be a brave choice in fashion but the colour will be much in vogue at Albert Park this week as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri bids for a breakthrough win at his home Australian Grand Prix.

Red Bull’s Verstappen: We are not the quickest

Formula 1 defending champion Max Verstappen downplayed Red Bull’s chances at Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying the car is slower than their rivals and still working through some issues.