Norris edged out McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by just 0.084 seconds as McLaren secured an impressive front-row lockout in Melbourne.

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The home favourite edged out Mercedes’ George Russell in Melbourne with Lewis Hamilton eighth in his Ferrari.

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Hamilton finally made his much-anticipated debut for Ferrari in Melbourne.

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Leclerc finished Formula One’s first running of the new season 0.124 seconds ahead of McLaren driver Oscar Piastri.

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The McLaren driver is the bookmakers’ favourite to claim his first world championship in Australia.

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Mercedes pursued the Red Bull driver when Lewis Hamilton’s departure was announced but Wolff is now committed to George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

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Mercedes pursued the Red Bull driver when Lewis Hamilton’s departure was announced but Wolff is now committed to George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

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Three-time W Series champion Chadwick gave her thoughts on the new campaign ahead of Sunday’s Albert Park curtain raiser.

The 23-year-old was already under contract until 2026 but has now shored up his position at the constructors’ championship-winning squad

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The seven-time world champion begins his 19th Formula One season with the most famous team on the grid.

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The 23-year-old Australian driver was already under contract until 2026

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