The Melbourne race had a thrilling start with Racing Bull’s Isack Hadjar out on the formation lap, and Alpine’s Jack Doohan and Williams’ Carlos Sainz crashing out on the opening lap.

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,

In a post-race live room with readers, The Athletic's senior F1 writer discusses what he saw at the season's first race.