The 2025 Formula 1 season kicked off with plenty of excitement. It was definitely the best way to start in terms of entertainment, but it was a disastrous weekend regarding team performance. Now, let’s take a look at what the season opener left us with.
2025 Australian GP Race Results
- 1st – Lando Norris
- 2nd – Max Verstappen
- 3rd – George Russell
- 4th – Andre Kimi Antonelli
- 5th – Alex Albon
- 6th – Lance Stroll
- 7th – Niko Hulkenberg
- 8th – Charles Leclerc
- 9th – Oscar Piastri
- 10th – Lewis Hamilton
- 11th – Pierre Gasly
- 12th – Yuki Tsunoda
- 13th – Esteban Ocon
- 14th – Ollie Bearman
- DNF – Liam Lawson
- DNF – Gabriel Bortoleto
- DNF – Fernando Alonso
- DNF – Carlos Sainz
- DNF – Jack Doohan
- DNF – Isack Hadjar
Weekend Winners
Two teams left the Australian GP with plenty of positives. The first one was Mercedes. George Russell proved once again why he’s called “Mr. Consistency.” The British driver delivered a steady race, making no crucial mistakes and fully maximizing his car’s potential.
Additionally, Antonelli impressed in his F1 debut, especially compared to his fellow rookies. The Italian showed strong pace—exactly what’s needed to compete at Mercedes’ level.
The second big winner? Williams. Yes, Carlos Sainz suffered a DNF, but Alex Albon stepped up for the team, securing a stunning P5 in his Williams F1 car. Meanwhile, despite being out of the race, rumors suggest that Sainz provided crucial insights that helped optimize Albon’s performance and the Williams F1 car in such challenging conditions.
Losers
McLaren F1 saw a golden opportunity slip away. What seemed like an easy 1-2 finish nearly ended in disaster. The unpredictable Melbourne weather caught the team off guard, as both drivers struggled on slick tires. This mistake allowed Max Verstappen to snatch P2, while Oscar Piastri got stuck in the grass, ultimately finishing a disappointing P9 at his home Grand Prix.
Can Red Bull be considered a loser this weekend? Yes. It’s only been one race, with a brand-new car and tricky conditions, but Liam Lawson cannot afford DNFs. The New Zealander is under immense pressure, and he must step up if he wants to avoid the fate of Verstappen’s former teammates. Red Bull Racing will need him to perform if they want to stay at the top of the F1 standings.
It was also a rough weekend for the F1 rookies. Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, and Isack Hadjar all suffered DNFs. The 2025 Australian GP Race Results prove that being an F1 driver means being ready for any scenario. However, with time, these young drivers will adapt to their F1 cars.
Next F1 Race: 2025 Chinese GP
The 2025 Australian GP Race Results don’t fully reflect the true performance of each F1 team. With such a chaotic Formula 1 race in Australia, it’s tough to gauge the real competitiveness of the grid.
Let’s hope the China GP provides better conditions to truly assess the pecking order.
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