In a thrilling qualifying session for Sprint Qualifying, Lewis Hamilton took everyone by surprise as he stormed to pole position while McLaren struggled. Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri rounded out the top three, with Hamilton pipping them by less than a tenth. McLaren's initial dominance in practice sessions was overshadowed as Hamilton put in a stunning performance, while McLaren's Jack Doohan also bounced back from a power unit issue to finish strong.
Despite the torrential rain and high hopes of Australian fans at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix, local driver Oscar Piastri's race ended in disappointment with a skid into the gravel on lap 44. This was the nation's 40-year wait for a home winner, but Piastri's ninth-place finish was a good recovery in a race filled with crashes and safety car deployments. However, the "home driver curse" continues as the last Australian to take a podium place was Daniel Ricciardo in 2014, who was later disqualified.
Young Australian driver, Oscar Piastri, suffers a dramatic spin and spinout in the wet conditions at the F1 Australian Grand Prix. Despite teammate Lando Norris's win, Piastri's mistake on his home turf ruins a potential one-two finish for McLaren. Piastri takes full responsibility for the error that caused him to finish in ninth place.
The 97th Academy Awards took place and were full of excitement and star power. Conan O'Brien opened the show with a joke about a body-horror film, while also making fun of rival host Jimmy Kimmel. There were stellar performances, including a duet from "Wicked" co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. But the highlight of the night was "Anora," which won five awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison took home awards for Best Actor and Best Actress, while Conan O'Brien took a playful jab at Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
Lando Norris proved he is a force to be reckoned with as he took home the victory in the thrilling Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Despite facing pressure from teammate Oscar Piastri and race leader Max Verstappen, Norris stayed cool and came out on top. With this win, McLaren also surpassed Ferrari's record for most wins in Australia. Meanwhile, Mercedes' star driver Lewis Hamilton struggled on his debut with the team, finishing outside the podium places.
In a thrilling Formula 1 race in Barcelona, Lando Norris took the win despite having a moment off the track amidst changing weather conditions. Meanwhile, his teammate Oscar Piastri faced a similar fate, losing precious time and dropping out of contention. However, he managed to make a comeback and secure a ninth-place finish. Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson also faced difficulties on the slippery track, while Isack Hadjar crashed even before the start of the race. Norris thwarted off a challenge from Max Verstappen to maintain his lead, while Piastri slipped to third behind Verstappen.
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.
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.