The 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix qualifying session at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit showcased McLaren’s dominance, with Lando Norris claiming the pole position ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. The session saw surprising performances from Williams and some disappointments for top teams like Ferrari and Mercedes.
Final Qualifying Results:
| Position | No | Driver | Car | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 1:15.096 |
| 2 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 1:15.180 |
| 3 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:15.481 |
| 4 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:15.546 |
| 5 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:15.670 |
| 6 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:15.737 |
| 7 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:15.755 |
| 8 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:15.973 |
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 1:15.980 |
| 10 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 1:16.062 |
| 11 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 1:16.175 |
| 12 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:16.453 |
| 13 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:16.483 |
| 14 | 7 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault | 1:16.863 |
| 15 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:17.520 |
| 16 | 12 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:16.525 |
| 17 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 1:16.579 |
| 18 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 1:17.094 |
| 19 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 1:17.147 |
| 20 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | – |
McLaren Dominates Front Row
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning qualifying performance, securing a 1-2 finish for McLaren. Norris set the fastest lap at 1:15.096, with Piastri just 0.084s behind, making it a dream result for the team.
Verstappen and Red Bull in Chase Mode
Max Verstappen managed third place but was over three-tenths off Norris’ pole time. This could indicate that McLaren has taken a step forward, putting Red Bull under pressure for race pace.
Williams Shows Strong Pace
Alexander Albon placed an impressive sixth, continuing Williams’ resurgence. Rookie Jack Doohan also delivered a respectable qualifying, keeping the team in a competitive position.
Liam Lawson’s Challenging Session
Liam Lawson, stepping in for Red Bull, had a tough qualifying, finishing in 18th place. Despite struggling to find pace in the session, Lawson has shown resilience in previous races, and he will be aiming for a strong comeback on race day.
Struggles for Ferrari and Mercedes
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished seventh and tenth, respectively, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell placed eighth and fourth. Ferrari and Mercedes will need a strong race strategy to challenge the McLarens and Verstappen.
Disappointments for Alpine and Haas
Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly struggled with Alpine’s pace, while Haas endured a tough session with Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman at the back of the grid.
Looking Ahead to the Race
With Norris and Piastri leading the pack, McLaren has a golden opportunity to convert their front-row start into a victory. Verstappen will be pushing to disrupt their momentum while Russell and Leclerc look for ways to climb through the field.
Driver Quotes:
Lando Norris, McLaren
“I mean, it is the perfect way to start the year. A big congrats to the team, everyone has done an amazing job to start with a 1-2. But it is just quali right, let’s see tomorrow.
The car is extremely quick and when you put it together it is unbelievable, but it is hard to put it together. I’m never going to get ahead of myself, I’m confident the car is in a good place but we have never run it in the wet…”
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
“Pretty happy, great to start the year on the front row. Pretty happy with how qualifying went but just not quite enough in Q3, but it is a long season so a good start.
Maybe left a little bit on the table, but I’m just happy to be on the front row and have a good start.”
Max Verstappen, Red Bull
“It was good, yesterday was quite tough so for us to be P3 today, I’d take that. Quali laps are exciting, good grip around here and some fast corners.
Dry or wet, in the wet crazy things can happen and around here it could be quite slippery but it is the same for everyone so we’ll see what happens tomorrow.”
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