Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

Lando Norris said he was “not getting ahead” of himself, despite making the perfect start to the new Formula One season in Melbourne. The McLaren driver topped all three qualifying sessions to grab the first pole of the year from team-mate Oscar Piastri as McLaren finally showed their full hand.

Formula One’s new season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend and there is serious buzz about what 2025 can deliver. The competition should be the closest in years, with McLaren the team to beat and Red Bull looking a lot less bullish than in the past.