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As it happened: McLaren impress as Lando Norris wins thrilling season-opening Australian GP

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Lando Norris triumphant in chaotic Australian Grand Prix (1:02)

Take a look back at what happened during the first race of the 2025 season in Melbourne. (1:02)

Catch up on the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as it happened, and read the full report from Nate Saunders in Melbourne.

Key points:

  • Race start was delayed by 15 minutes as Isack Hadjar of Racing Bulls crashed on a wet track during the formation lap of his first F1 grand prix

  • Carlos Sainz and Jack Doohan also crashed out once the race was underway on the first lap, triggering the first safety car

  • As Lando Norris led from pole, Fernando Alonso slid into the wall on Lap 34, with the safety car out again

  • Max Verstappen claims the race lead as Norris and Oscar Piastri go off into the gravel. Both drivers recover, but Piastri comes back in P14

  • A third safety car goes out as Liam Lawson, Gabriele Bortoleto crash and Norris regains the lead from a swift tyre change back to inters as the rain returns

  • Norris holds off Verstappen to win, with Russell rounding off the podium.