McLaren's Norris beat defending champion Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, in a close finish with the Dutchman hot on the heels of the British driver looking to land his first F1 title. It puts Norris top of the leaderboard after one week, and is the first time in more than 1,000 days that Verstappen has not been at the top looking down.

Celebrity Formula 1 fan Jeremy Clarkson has offered his services to more F1 2025 drivers after McLaren star Oscar Piastri credited the television presenter for rescuing his Australian Grand Prix. Piastri’s hopes of winning his home race evaporated when he and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris ran off track in damp conditions on Lap 44.