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Norris edges Piastri for pole as McLaren lock out Melbourne front row

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Last updated: March 17, 2025 5:32 pm
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McLaren Dominates Qualifying for Australian Grand Prix

Lando Norris secured pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two with teammate Oscar Piastri close behind. The scorching conditions at Melbourne’s Albert Park set the stage for a thrilling qualifying session, with world champion Max Verstappen claiming third place.

In a surprising turn of events, Mercedes’ George Russell outpaced Red Bull’s Lewis Hamilton, who will start in eighth place on his Ferrari debut. Norris expressed his delight at McLaren’s strong performance, stating, “It’s the perfect way to start the year. A big congrats to the team, everyone has done an amazing job to start with a one-two.”

Despite the impressive qualifying results, Norris remained cautious, acknowledging the challenges ahead. “The car is extremely quick. When you put it together, it is unbelievable, but it is hard to put it together,” he said. The forecast for race day predicts cooler temperatures and rain, adding an element of uncertainty to the competition.

Norris set a blistering lap time of one minute 15.096 seconds on soft tires, edging out Piastri by 0.084 seconds. Piastri, while pleased with his front-row start, acknowledged that there was room for improvement. Verstappen, a previous pole-sitter in Australia, expressed satisfaction with his third-place finish, emphasizing the excitement of qualifying laps.

With the race day conditions potentially changing, the stage is set for an unpredictable and thrilling Australian Grand Prix. Verstappen, aiming for his second victory in Australia to kickstart his championship defense, faces stiff competition from McLaren, Mercedes, and other contenders on the grid.

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As the anticipation builds for the main event, fans can expect a fiercely competitive race with multiple teams vying for supremacy on the iconic Albert Park circuit. Stay tuned for all the action and drama of the Australian Grand Prix as the drivers battle for victory in the opening round of the Formula 1 season.

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