Formula 1 is Back: McLaren and Ferrari Claim Top Spots in Opening Practices

Added at:
another languages: uk ru

Formula 1

The 2025 Formula 1 season officially roared into life this morning with two practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix. By the end of Day 1, two of the sport’s most storied teams—McLaren and Ferrari—had staked their claims at the front.

In the first practice, Lando Norris led the way for McLaren with a fastest lap of 1:17.252, followed by a surprise in second place: Carlos Sainz, now driving for Williams. McLaren’s home favorite Oscar Piastri completed the top four.

First Practice – Top 10
1) Lando Norris (McLaren) — 1:17.252
2) Carlos Sainz (Williams) — 1:17.401
3) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 1:17.461
4) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 1:17.670
5) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 1:17.696
6) Alexander Albon (Williams) — 1:17.713
7) George Russell (Mercedes) — 1:17.716
8) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) — 1:17.736
9) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) — 1:17.847
10) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) — 1:18.057

The second session saw a strong showing from Ferrari. Charles Leclerc topped the charts with a 1:16.439, and his new teammate Lewis Hamilton ended the session in fifth. McLaren stayed in close contention—Oscar Piastri claimed second, while Lando Norris secured third.

Second Practice – Top 10
1) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 1:16.439
2) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 1:16.563
3) Lando Norris (McLaren) — 1:16.580
4) Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) — 1:16.784
5) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 1:16.859
6) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) — 1:17.019
7) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 1:17.063
8) Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber) — 1:17.161
9) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) — 1:17.279
10) George Russell (Mercedes) — 1:17.282

Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix is set for tomorrow at 06:00 CET, with the main race scheduled for Sunday at 05:00 CET. All eyes will be on these final sessions to see who can capitalize on early-season form—and who might spring a surprise when it matters most.

another languages: uk ru

NewsRSS - News - Terrikon

18 September

10:03
José Mourinho Set to Take Charge of Benfica
08:15
Swansea Spoil Oleksandr Zinchenko’s Debut for Nottingham Forest
00:49
Bayern Munich dismantle Club World Champions Chelsea
00:45
Liverpool edge five-goal thriller against Atlético
00:14
Inter cruise past Ajax in Amsterdam with set-piece precision
00:11
PSG dismantle Atalanta in dominant Champions League opener

17 September

23:13
Slavia Prague and Bodø/Glimt play out thrilling 2-2 draw
15:32
Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out until November
10:54
Barcelona Postpones Camp Nou Return Yet Again
10:28
UAF Denies Any Involvement in Mykhailo Mudryk Case
09:50
Benfica Sack Bruno Lage After Shocking Defeat to Qarabag
00:50
Tottenham edge Villarreal in drab Champions League opener thanks to own goal
00:33
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund Share Eight-Goal Second-Half Spectacle
00:31
Shock of the day: Sudakov shines, but Kashchuk fires Qarabag to famous win over Benfica

16 September

22:56
Two subs, two goals: Arsenal off to winning start in Bilbao
22:24
Historic Champions League Debut: Union Saint-Gilloise Stun PSV
15:47
Official: Borussia Mönchengladbach Sack Head Coach
14:56
Project Re:start: VR Rehabilitation Spaces Already Operating in 5 Ukrainian Cities
10:28
Oleksandr Usyk Loses No.1 Pound-for-Pound Spot in The Ring Rankings
10:19
UEFA Officially Recognises Slovakia as Co-Winner of Euro 1976
09:33
Portugal Legends Dominate World Legends in Charity Showdown
09:25
Champions League Group Stage Kicks Off Today

15 September

16:35
Al-Nassr Plot Record-Breaking Move for Phil Foden
12:12
Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski Make La Liga History
10:49
Just Another Night for Mohamed Salah: Liverpool Star Breaks Another Club Record