Catch up on all the Friday action in Melbourne, Australia on Formula One’s opening grand prix weekend of the 2025 season

Charles Leclerc topped FP2 at the Formula 1 2025 season opener, Australian Grand Prix, beating McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, while new Ferrari recruit Lewis Hamilton finished fifth—over four-tenths behind his teammate.

Charles Leclerc left new Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton trailing in his wake in free practice at the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday as defending champion Max Verstappen struggled with the Red Bull car.

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton reacts to his first qualifying in a Ferrari, which will see him start eighth on the grid for the Australian Grand Prix.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing.

The first race of the 2025 F1 season is upon us as Australia returns to host the season-opening grand prix for the first time in six years. All eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton as he makes his debut in the famous Ferrari red this weekend following a stunning reception from fans worldwide to his move from Mercedes.