Max Verstappen, Australian Grand Prix and Lando Norris

Lando Norris holds off Max Verstappen in rainy F1 Australian Grand Prix
Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri slid onto the grass in an eventful F1 race in Melbourne. Lewis Hamilton finished 10th in Ferrari debut.
Max Verstappen and George Russell in tense exchange after Australian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen and George Russell were involved in an awkward exchange having both got themselves up onto the podium at the Australian Grand Prix. The pair were embroiled in a heated dispute at the end of the 2024 season, after Verstappen was unhappy with Russell's behaviour having been given a penalty after qualifying for the Qatar GP.
McLaren's Norris holds off Verstappen to win wet Australian Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris swept to victory in a wet and wild Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off defending champion Max Verstappen in a white-knuckle finish to a Formula One season-opener littered with crashes and safety cars.
McLaren’s Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
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.
'Piastri should be FURIOUS with McLaren' - Australian Grand Prix Hot Takes
Whilst Lando Norris secured the first win of the year, the Australian Grand Prix will be remembered for McLaren's demand for Oscar Piastri to 'hold his position' against his team-mate, contrasting with Zak Brown's message that his drivers are free to race.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri beat George Russell in final practice for Melbourne Grand Prix
Piastri, who won two races last year, flew around his home Albert Park circuit on soft tyres in an eye-catching one minute 15.921 seconds.
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Australian GP conclusions: Norris 2.0, the Max factor and why Hamilton needs time
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Verstappen settles for second after high-risk tire gamble in rainy Australian GP
Max Verstappen finished second in the Australian Grand Prix after a strategic gamble on tire selection in the final laps. The ...