In a thrilling final practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, Lando Norris of McLaren snags the pole position, with his teammate Oscar Piastri completing the all-McLaren front row. Max Verstappen of Red Bull takes the third spot, followed by George Russell of Williams and Yuki Tsunoda of AlphaTauri. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton settle for seventh and eighth positions respectively. Tune in to Radio 5 Live for live commentary (UK only) and join the conversation with #bbcf1.
Carlos Sainz and his teammate Alex Albon made it through to Q3 in their debut with Williams at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite feeling "one step behind," Sainz's impressive performance puts him at tenth on the starting grid while his teammate secures a spot on the third row. The team's apparent pace is a stark improvement from their ninth place finish in last season's Constructors' Championship. The competitive edge shown in pre-season testing translated into a successful qualifying session and has left Sainz looking forward to improving even more with the team's continued success.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has offered an optimistic view of Ferrari's performance in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite the team's struggles in the first session of the season, Wolff believes they are stronger than their P7 and P8 results would suggest. He also notes that the race pace of the top six teams, including Ferrari, is very close and expects a competitive fight in the race.
In a thrilling qualifying session for the Formula 1 season opener in Australia, Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda put together a "magic lap" to secure fifth place on the grid. The 24-year-old outperformed his teammate Max Verstappen and beat his predecessor Liam Lawson in impressive fashion. Tsunoda credited his team for giving him a strong car and expressed confidence in his wet-weather set-up, as rain is forecasted for race day.
World No. 2 Alexander Zverev has expressed his dissatisfaction with the quality of tennis balls used on the ATP Tour, comparing them to soft rubber balls used in a game. This comes after the German previously blamed the "dead" balls for the increase in injuries among players. Other players, including Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, have also voiced their concerns about the constant change in tennis balls used on tour.
Chairman of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP), Animini Ravi Naidu, expressed pride as players from Andhra Pradesh were chosen to represent India in soft tennis. This achievement showcases the dedication and skill of these players as they join the national team. This also reflects the state's commitment to developing and supporting talented athletes in various sports.
New Red Bull Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson stumbled in Q1 during the Australian Grand Prix, leaving him to start the race in 18th place. While his teammate Max Verstappen qualified third, Lawson failed to make it to Q2. The 23-year-old acknowledges that his preparations were not ideal, but ultimately takes responsibility for his costly mistake on his final flying lap. This setback highlights the competitive nature of F1 and the importance of precision during the qualifying stage.
Lando Norris claims pole position and his fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri takes second at the Australian Grand Prix. Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton struggles, placing eighth in the qualifiers and setting the stage for an exciting race. Stay tuned in with the Global Player app and LBC News for more updates on this high-speed competition.
Lando Norris secured the top spot on the starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix after a brilliant qualifying session in hot conditions. His McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, took second place, while world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull came in third. Mercedes' George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton will start in the second row, with Norris praising his team for the impressive performance but acknowledging the unpredictability of race day. This sets the stage for an exciting and potentially wet start to the 2025 F1 season.
After a disappointing qualifying session for Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren's team principal, Andrea Stella, believes that the Italian team is actually much closer to them in terms of pace than the results showed. Despite locking out the front row with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, Stella says that they cannot underestimate their rivals, as Red Bull's Max Verstappen and the Williams of Alex Albon were also faster than the two Ferraris. However, McLaren's form from last season and strong testing performances have made them the early favourite, but Stella warns that they must not undervalue their competition.
Red Bull's new driver, Liam Lawson, had a tough start to his F1 career as he was knocked out in Q1 and will have to start the Australian Grand Prix from the back of the grid. The Kiwi driver struggled with the rear of his RB21, going off track twice during the session. This unexpected result means Lawson and fellow rookie Kimi Antonelli will both start at the back, despite being expected to be front-runners as Red Bull and Mercedes drivers. This comes as a surprise to many, as Lawson had chosen the Red Bull seat over a more experienced driver. Fans of ousted driver Sergio Perez were quick to react on social media, showing their support for the Mexican driver.