2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Highlights

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: <> during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren admires his trophy on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by John Toscano/Sutton Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren, Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Melanie C in the garage with Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160026 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Leon Marchand poses for a photo for a photo in front of the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160061 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160076 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160126 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160167 // Usage for editorial use only //
44 HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, action during the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025, 1st round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from March 14 to 16, 2025 on the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, in Melbourne, Australia - Photo Florent Gooden / DPPI
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) 2205002520 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2205316921 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing, bestof, topix
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes leads Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) 2205319809 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Team members prepare the car of Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images) 2205341781 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
F1 Grand Prix Of Australia - Final Practice Sport, Motorsport, Formula One Racing MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 in the Pitlane during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) // VCARB / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503150246 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Anthony Hamilton with Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160123 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160128 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // VCARB / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160177 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 arrives on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160325 // Usage for editorial use only //
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari on track for the formation lap during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari leads Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes and Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas F1 looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 poses for a photo in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Esteban Ocon of France and Haas F1 poses for a photo in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47 leaves the pits. 14.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Practice Day.
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari with Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing on the drivers' parade. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal on the grid. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing FW47. 16.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Race Day.

 

Williams Racing

 

Alex Albon took the FW47 to points at the 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the best result for Williams Racing to start a season in a decade.

Alex Albon, Driver, Williams Racing

I’m really happy. It was such a crazy race; I’m still trying to get my head around it! It’s fantastic for the team – a P5 is very special and may not come around many times this year. Our strategist did a tremendous job. Honestly, it was so tricky out there; these conditions are typically what we hate, and despite all of that, we were still one of the strongest midfield runners out there. Points like today mean a lot, and I’m optimistic about what’s to come. We’re a very bonded team, and it was great to have Carlos help on the pit wall, too. This is for everyone at Grove, for all their work.

Carlos Sainz, Driver, Williams Racing

First of all, a massive congratulations to Alex and the team; he did a great job and started off our season on the right foot. For me, we’ve looked at the data and could quickly spot what happened, so this leaves me calmer about the situation. Without going into details, it’s related to the upshifts when in Safety Car Mode. I’m obviously frustrated about it and feel sorry for everyone in the team. I spent the rest of the race trying to help on the radio, and I’m happy I could at least participate in that way. Thankfully, China is already next weekend, and I can’t wait to jump back in the car.

James Vowles, Team Principal, Williams Racing

What an incredible feeling! We reflect on where we were twelve months ago, and it’s just a world of difference. Well done to Alex – a solid drive from start to finish, defending against really great drivers behind him and didn’t put a foot wrong. In the case of Carlos, the conditions were tricky out there, but we can see that as he did an upshift at a difficult time on a problematic part of the track, the car spun. We must look at that all together as we could have two cars at the points today. I’m unbelievably proud of this team and can’t wait to get to Shanghai in just a few days. I’m looking forward to what we can do across the remainder of the season.
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