Formula 1 is back, and we bring you the best news and media from the paddock from the opening media day in Melbourne.
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Local hero Piastri eyes Aus GP breakthrough
Orange can be a brave choice in fashion but the colour will be much in vogue at Albert Park this week as McLaren’s Oscar Piastri bids for a breakthrough win at his home Australian Grand Prix.
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Red Bull’s Verstappen: We are not the quickest
Formula 1 defending champion Max Verstappen downplayed Red Bull’s chances at Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying the car is slower than their rivals and still working through some issues.
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Norris downplays McLaren as 2025 favourites
Lando Norris has downplayed suggestions McLaren is the team to beat ahead of the new Formula 1 season, saying rivals including Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes looked “extremely strong” in testing.
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Doohan on Colapinto links: All reserves want seat
Jack Doohan says his Formula 1 race seat is likely coveted by all four of Alpine’s reserve drivers, not just Franco Colapinto, as he heads into the Australian Grand Prix under pressure to perform.
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McLaren confident of avoiding Norris, Piastri drama
McLaren believe Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri can co-exist without problems as the team goes into the new season as favourites.
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Leclerc: No driver is bigger than Ferrari brand
Charles Leclerc has no issue with new teammate Lewis Hamilton being the focus of the media’s attention ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, and said no driver can ever be bigger than the Ferrari brand.
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Hamilton talks up Brad Pitt’s driving in F1 film
Brad Pitt’s speed is real and Hollywood’s F1 movie will be the most authentic racing film ever seen when it is released in June, according to Lewis Hamilton.
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F1 2025: A reason to root for each driver, a question facing every team
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Before the 2025 F1 season kicks off in Australia, ESPN brings you a reason to root for all 20 drivers, and the biggest issue facing all 10 teams.
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Australian GP: All you need to know ahead of the first race of 2025
Everything you need to know for the 2025 season-opening Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.