Haas rookie Oliver Bearman has halted final practice for Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix just four minutes into the session, with the British driver bringing out the red flags after he lost control of his car and buried it in the gravel on turn 11 on the Albert Park circuit.

Full results from Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix, Round 1 of the 2025 F1 world championship. Charles Leclerc ended Friday practice at the F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix fastest for Ferrari. Leclerc set the pace during the first performance runs of the 2025 season on soft tyres with a 1m16.439s.

This weekend's Australian Grand Prix could reportedly start two hours ahead of schedule, which would be a nightmare for British fans hoping to watch the first race of the new season. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures, and video on this breaking news story.