Lando Norris cliches victory at Australian GP 2025
McLaren's Lando Norris clinched victory in a dramatic rain-hit season-opening 2025 Australian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver started from Pole Position and demonstrated his skills navigating his way through sudden rain and multiple safety car interventions while facing tough competition from reigning world champion, Max Verstappen. With this win, the McLaren driver now leads the championship standings. Meanwhile, Mercedes' George Russell took the final podium position.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli took fourth position because Mercedes overturned his five-second penalty through a 'Right of Review' request. Apart from this, Alex Albon received significant attention taking the fifth position. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time champion, had a disastrous Ferrari debut as he finished 10th. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished eighth. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri took the ninth position due to a recovery from a late spin, overtaking Hamilton on the final finish.
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The difficult conditions resulted in several notable retirements. Rookie racers Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, and Isack Hadjar, along with seasoned drivers Liam Lawson, Carlos Sainz, and Fernando Alonso, all left the race due to incidents on the hazardous track. Norris's win underscores the significance of adaptability in Formula 1, establishing him as an early contender for the championship. As the 2025 season unfolds, tactical genius and driver determination are crafting an exciting championship showdown.
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll took advantage of the tumultuous conditions to rise from 13th to sixth place, finishing ahead of Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and earning eight points in what has been a challenging weekend for the green team, whose car struggled to compete in dry conditions.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli took fourth position because Mercedes overturned his five-second penalty through a 'Right of Review' request. Apart from this, Alex Albon received significant attention taking the fifth position. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time champion, had a disastrous Ferrari debut as he finished 10th. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished eighth. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri took the ninth position due to a recovery from a late spin, overtaking Hamilton on the final finish.
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The difficult conditions resulted in several notable retirements. Rookie racers Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, and Isack Hadjar, along with seasoned drivers Liam Lawson, Carlos Sainz, and Fernando Alonso, all left the race due to incidents on the hazardous track. Norris's win underscores the significance of adaptability in Formula 1, establishing him as an early contender for the championship. As the 2025 season unfolds, tactical genius and driver determination are crafting an exciting championship showdown.
| Full Top 10 List |
|---|
| 1. Lando Norris - McLaren |
| 2. Max Verstappen - Red Bull |
| 3. George Russell - Mercedes |
| 4. Alex Albon - Williams |
| 5. Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes |
| 6. Lance Stroll - Aston Martin |
| 7. Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber |
| 8. Charles Leclerc - Ferrari |
| 9. Oscar Piastri - McLaren |
| 10. Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari |
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll took advantage of the tumultuous conditions to rise from 13th to sixth place, finishing ahead of Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg and earning eight points in what has been a challenging weekend for the green team, whose car struggled to compete in dry conditions.
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