Summary

  • Lando Norris wins as late rain shower causes chaos

  • Verstappen second, Russell third, Albon fourth, Antonelli fifth

  • Lewis Hamilton 10th on Ferrari debut

  • Oscar Piastri spins off from second place

  • Alonso, Lawson, Bortoleto, Doohan and Sainz crash or spin out

  • Isack Hadjar spins off on formation lap

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Live Reporting

Lorraine McKenna

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    Andrew: That was a superb drive from Lando Norris today. He led from start-to-finish in tricky, changeable conditions, navigating multiple restarts and having an answer to all questions posed. Dare we call that a Championship drive?

    Christian: What a race…. WHAT. A. RACE

    Jeremiah: What a great drive by Norris! What a regrettable race for Ferrari.

  2. Norris wins in Melbourne

    That was the early wake up call. Kimi Antonelli finished fourth on the road, overtaking the Williams of Alex Albon late on, but the Mercedes driver was handed a five-second time penalty for an unsafe release, so he drops back down to fifth. What a result for Albon.

    Oscar Piastri made a move around the outside of Lewis Hamilton and takes ninth place, leaving the seven-time world champion to end his first Ferrari outing in 10th spot. Charles Leclerc was eighth.

    Nico Hulkenberg was seventh, the Sauber man finishing higher than both Suderia drivers.

  3. Rosanna Tennant
    5 Live F1 reporter in Melbourne

    The crowd are on their feet as you can imagine cheering on the Papaya team.

  4. Marc Priestley
    Former F1 mechanic on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Wow, take a breath, what a way to start the year!

  5. chequered flag

    Chequered flag

    What a race to start the 2025 season!

    McLaren's Lando Norris wins the Australian Grand Prix with Max Verstappen second and the Mercedes of George Russell in third.

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  6. Final lap

    Lap 57/57

    This is going to be a fight to the line. Lando Norris was also told he has the pace in that McLaren, so trust in the car. The Red Bull is inching closing, but the Briton stays ahead in Melbourne. The fans have been treated to a classic here at Albert Park...

  7. Harry Benjamin
    BBC F1 Commentator in Melbourne

    When you get given these chaotic races the opportunity for those further down the midfield towards the back is massive.

  8. Lap 56/57

    Lando Norris hold a seven-tenth gap over Max Verstappen but the Dutchman has DRS. The McLaren is told to just hold position - don't push the car too hard. Norris is staying calm and holding off the attack from the four-time world champion.

  9. Lap 55/57

    Pierre Gasly has dropped down the order after the trip over the wet grass, with Oscar Piastri spotting a chance to pass and lift himself up into the points to 10th.

    Pierre GaslyGetty Images

  10. Lap 54/57

    A twitch by Pierre Gasly swings the door open for Charles Leclerc to go through and swipe eighth place away. It's a double overtake on Gasly, as Lewis Hamilton also passes the Frenchman to move up to ninth. Oscar Piastri then tries his luck but is denied.

  11. Marc Priestley
    Former F1 mechanic on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I'm so surprised why Oscar Piastri didn't take the risk under the safety car given that he's all the way at the back now, stick some slicks on and towards the end maybe start to make serious progress.

  12. Lap 53/57

    Oscar Piastri won't be claiming a podium at his home race - unless something even more dramatic happens. The Australian is out of the points at the moments but he's running in 11th place and has Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari in his sights. Charles Leclerc is trying to put pressure on his best mate Pierre gasly but the Alpine driver holds firm.

  13. Marc Priestley
    Former F1 mechanic on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Lando Norris has done a good job once again, that McLaren is looking very good in all conditions.

  14. Track green

    Lap 52/57

    And we go again!

    Lando Norris is leading, but Max Verstappen is right on his tail. The Mercedes of George Russell is now in the mix too and is he hustling the Red Bull just in front. What a result for Alex Albon and Williams if he can stay in fourth place.

    Meanwhile, Ferrari are racing each other on the restart and it's Charles Leclerc who comes off better, passing Lewis Hamilton to take ninth place away from the seven-time world champion.

  15. Marc Priestley
    Former F1 mechanic on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I'm expecting the unexpected which is what we've had all race long.

    I think it's absolutely brilliant and what a way to start the 2025 campaign.

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    RegularJon: was so obvious Ferrari should’ve pitted the same time as Verstappen. Why did they stay out? Ridiculous gamble

  17. Safety car ending

    Lap 51/57

    Lance Stroll, Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton make up the rest of the top 10. Ferrari rolled the dice but you can never rely on mother nature. Lewis Hamilton tells his engineer: "I thought you said it wasn’t going to rain much?" Then adds: "Just missed a big opportunity there."

  18. Rosanna Tennant
    5 Live F1 reporter in Melbourne

    It's completely stopped raining, it's now dry in the paddock just drips of rain from the roof and the trees.

  19. Marc Priestley
    Former F1 mechanic on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    We think it's possibly going to dry out before the end of this race, it is still not done and this is maybe not the final tyres and conditions that we will see for the remaining 10 laps.

  20. Safety car

    Lap 50/57

    1. Lando Norris (McLaren)

    2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

    3. George Russell (Mercedes)

    4. Alex Albon (Williams)

    5. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

    Lando Norris ahead of Max VerstappenGetty Images