Formula 1 has a back-to-back winner who isn’t Max Verstappen for the first time in four years. More noteworthy statistics and facts from the Australian Grand Prix here.
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“The only rookie that kept it on the road”: Full radio from Antonelli’s superb F1 debut
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli may have been in his first Formula 1 race but the 18-year-old sounded calm and composed as he climbed 12 places to finish fourth.
“I’m learning the car as we go”: Full radio from Hamilton’s difficult Ferrari debut
Formula 1
Posted onWas Lewis Hamilton’s first race for Ferrari as frustrating as F1’s radio excerpts made it sound? Here’s his pit wall communications in full.
2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter two days of sunshine, the Australian Grand Prix was held in treacherous conditions. How did the field cope? Here are RaceFans’ ratings.
How to watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix and IndyCar at Thermal
TV Times
Posted onWhile Formula 1 heads to Shanghai, the IndyCar season will continue at The Thermal Club, which hosts a points-paying round this year.
“Are we still holding?” Unheard radio shows Piastri’s impatience with team orders
Formula 1
Posted onWas McLaren’s ‘hold position’ order to its drivers really only intended to safeguard their positions while they lapped other cars.
2025 Australian Grand Prix in pictures
Formula 1
Posted onThe 2025 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in pictures.
Vote for your 2025 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Rate the race: 2025 Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari “too slow” and an unwelcome surprise for Haas: Melbourne lap time data
Formula 1
Posted onThe first qualifying session of 2025 showed McLaren is indeed the team to beat but Ferrari should have been closer to them.
2025 Australian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
Formula 1
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Piastri narrowly leads final practice as Bearman spins out again
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri raised the expectations of his home crowd in Melbourne by setting the fastest time in final practice.
2025 Australian Grand Prix practice in pictures
Formula 1
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Leclerc leads McLarens as Bearman misses second practice
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc beat the McLaren pair to put Ferrari on top in the second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne.
Norris leads Sainz in first practice after Bearman crash disrupts session
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris led the way in an opening practice session which was interrupted by two red flags at the Albert Park circuit.
11th team in, Fastest lap point out: Keep those U-turns coming, F1
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Posted onTwo recent U-turns from Formula 1 have resulted in positive changes for the championship. Hopefully they aren’t the last.
How to watch the 2025 Australian Grand Prix plus F2 and F3 season-openers
Formula 1
Posted onThe new Formula 1 season begins this weekend – along with the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships. Here’s how to watch all three.
Will F1 justify the ‘closest fight ever’ hype? 20 questions on the 2025 season
Formula 1
Posted onThe 2025 Formula 1 season is almost here, so it’s time for RaceFans’ traditional 20 questions on the year ahead. Share your predictions here.
Caption Competition 265: Grin and bear it
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell looks on as Alexander Albon mugs for the camera. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Pictures: Hamilton and Leclerc entertain Ferrari fans in Milan before season starts
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari held a special event for new driver Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to greet fans in Milan ahead of the start of the new season next week.