2025 Australian Grand Prix: Norris triumphs in the rain, Verstappen beaten, Hamilton in trouble

A season that roars into life at Albert Park

The Australian Grand Prix kicked off the 2025 season with a thrilling battle on the Melbourne asphalt. Between fickle weather, bold strategies and moments of pure tension, this first race has already left its mark.

And what an opening act for Lando Norris! The British driver, at the wheel of his McLaren, defied the odds by beating Max Verstappen, reigning champion and hot favourite. A win that has fans buzzing… and one that deserves a tribute with our McLaren F1 T-shirt, a must-have for every fan of papaya orange.

How the race unfolded: the rain arrives and turns everything upside down

The start already promised to be electric, but the weather decided to have its say. Intermittent rain, high humidity and a treacherous wind: the Albert Park track turned into a real trap, and the opening laps put the drivers' nerves to the test.

As soon as the lights go out, Norris keeps his advantage from pole position, but Verstappen, a relentless hunter, stays glued to his gearbox. George Russell, meanwhile, makes an impressive getaway and passes Charles Leclerc to settle into the top 3.

Further back, it's a disaster for the home hopes: Oscar Piastri loses the rear of his McLaren and has to fight his way back, while Isack Hadjar, on his F1 debut, spins and retires after hitting the barriers. A striking image, followed by a moving moment: Lewis Hamilton's father comes to comfort the young Frenchman, in tears in his garage.

Norris vs Verstappen: a high-intensity duel

For dozens of laps, Norris and Verstappen gave us an epic fight in the rain. Every pass down the pit straight was a reminder that these two would be fighting for the title this season.

🔧 The turning point of the Grand Prix? McLaren's perfect pit stop. When the rain stops, teams have to make a decisive call: stay on intermediates or gamble on slicks? Red Bull hesitates too long, McLaren gets the timing exactly right and comes out just ahead of Verstappen, an advantage Norris will never relinquish.

🏁 Historic win for Norris, who claims his first victory in Melbourne! Max Verstappen has to settle for second place, while George Russell salvages the day for Mercedes with a well-earned podium.

Ferrari and Hamilton adrift: a dark weekend for the Scuderia

In the other camp of favourites, the mood is sour. Lewis Hamilton, in his first race with Ferrari, never found his rhythm and finished well back, in a disappointing 10th place.

His teammate Charles Leclerc limits the damage with 5th place, but Ferrari already seems to be struggling against McLaren and Red Bull. Did the seven-time world champion make the wrong choice by leaving Mercedes?

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Final classification of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix

1️⃣ Lando Norris (McLaren) 🏆
2️⃣ Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3️⃣ George Russell (Mercedes)
4️⃣ Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
5️⃣ Alexander Albon (Williams)
6️⃣ Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
7️⃣ Nico Hülkenberg (Stake)
8️⃣ Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
9️⃣ Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
🔟 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

What impact on the 2025 season?

With this opening win, Lando Norris strikes hard and sends a clear message: he wants to fight for the championship. But Verstappen has not had his final say, and Red Bull will no doubt respond as early as the next race in China.

🚀 Mercedes shows progress, with a podium for Russell and a solid performance from rookie Antonelli. Ferrari, on the other hand, needs to turn things around quickly, or risk seeing its title chances evaporate in the very first races.

The battle is on, and the season has only just begun!

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