McLaren fastest in rainy Melbourne, Lando Norris starts season with victory

McLaren driver Lando Norris is the winner of today's Australian Grand Prix, the first of the 2025 season.

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Joy at McLaren, Photo: REUTERS
Joy at McLaren, Photo: REUTERS
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McLaren driver Lando Norris is the winner of today's Australian Grand Prix, which kicked off the new season in the Formula 1 championship.

Norris recorded his fifth career victory on the rainy track in Melbourne, while second place went to reigning world champion Max Verstappen from Red Bull in an exciting finish.

Mercedes driver George Russell took the final place on the podium.

Alexander Albon of Williams took fourth place, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes finished fifth, while Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll crossed the finish line sixth.

Nico Hulkenberg of Sauber took seventh place, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished eighth, Oscar Piastre of McLaren took ninth place, while Lewis Hamilton also scored a point in the first race for Ferrari.

The Formula 1 championship continues in seven days with the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

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