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Our pick of the best shots from the 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
by Samarth Kanal
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Isack Hadjar bowed out of his Racing Bulls debut before the race had begun
Carlos Sainz crashed out early in his Williams debut and was one of six to do so
Racing Bulls's Yuki Tsunoda leads a train of cars. He finished 12th on a tough day
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso also ended up crashing out of the race
Lando Norris ended up winning the 2025 Australian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen
The 2025 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix opened the F1 season in spectacular fashion with changing weather conditions and numerous surprises - before Lando Norris took victory for McLaren.
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The season-opening race at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit put rookies and veterans through the gauntlet in treacherous racing conditions.
Lando Norris held off his team-mate and home hero Oscar Piastri from pole position but Red Bull's Max Verstappen threatened the McLarens throughout.
The track began to dry up and in the second half of the race, drivers began to switch to intermediate tyres - at varying stages - with that changeover period proving crucial to the fortunes of Williams's Alex Albon, who finished fifth.
Heavy rain fell after the field had switched to slick tyres, after which both McLaren drivers survived trips into the gravel and grass and came in to pit for intermediate tyres once again. Verstappen then took the lead but had to dive into the pits soon after to change for intermediates. Norris therefore reclaimed the lead.
A final safety car saw Norris holding off Verstappen once again and the McLaren crossed the line just 0.895 seconds ahead of the Red Bull.
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