Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen wrapped up the first free practice session for the Australian Grand Prix in fifth place. On the 5.278-meter-long Albert Park Circuit, it was Lando Norris who set the fastest time in his McLaren, ahead of Carlos Sainz in the Williams. Charles Leclerc secured third place in his Ferrari, followed by Oscar Piastri’s McLaren in P4. Max’s teammate at Oracle Red Bull Racing, Liam Lawson, finished the session in P16.

Five new drivers are set to make their full-season debuts in Formula 1 in 2025: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Jack Doohan (Alpine), Oliver Bearman (Haas), Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls), and Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber).