Lando Norris secures pole position at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren front-row lockout.

Lando Norris has made a stunning start to the 2025 Formula One season by securing the first pole position at the Australian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver clocked an impressive time of 1:15.096s, narrowly edging out his teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished just 0.084s behind. This front-row lockout for McLaren at the Albert Park circuit marks a significant moment for the team as they aim to challenge Red Bull`s dominance in the championship.

Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, qualified third, trailing Norris by 0.385s, while George Russell secured fourth place for Mercedes. Yuki Tsunoda rounded out the top five for Racing Bulls, showcasing a competitive performance. Alex Albon`s sixth-place finish for Williams was notable, as he outpaced Ferrari`s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who qualified seventh and eighth, respectively. Alpine`s Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz completed the top ten, with Sainz making his debut for Williams.

The qualifying session was not without drama, as Liam Lawson and Kimi Antonelli were eliminated early in Q1, and rookie Oliver Bearman faced a gearbox failure that prevented him from setting a lap. With the race ahead promising fierce competition, McLaren looks poised to make a significant impact this season.

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