Distraught and embarrassed Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar was consoled by Lewis Hamilton’s father when the French driver’s Australian Grand Prix debut ended before the season-opening race had started on Sunday.
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Strategist Sainz aided Williams on key Albon call
Carlos Sainz played a key role in helping Alex Albon score Williams a feel-good fifth place finish at the Australian Grand Prix.
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McLaren: Team order call was always temporary
McLaren said its call for Oscar Piastri to hold position behind Lando Norris during the Australian Grand Prix was only ever meant to be temporary.
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Antonelli 4th on debut as penalty overturned
Mercedes teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed Toto Wolff at his debut Formula 1 grand prix, retaining his fourth place after a penalty was overturned.
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Hamilton departure hasn’t fully sunk in – Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said there were moments during the Australian Grand Prix he forgot Lewis Hamilton had left the team.
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Norris’ narrow Australian GP win over Verstappen belies McLaren dominance
Tricky conditions saw Lando Norris win by just 0.8 second in Australia, but don’t let that fool you — McLaren is a class apart from the F1 field.
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2025 F1 circuits: Their history, stats and why they’re special
What makes all 24 racetracks on the 2025 F1 calendar special? ESPN dives into the stats and history behind some of racing’s most treasured tarmac.
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Ferrari’s debut winners: Can Hamilton join list of legends?
Some of the biggest names in F1 history have won in their debuts with Ferrari, a feat Lewis Hamilton will look to replicate on Sunday in Australia.
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F1 is back: The best of day one as Aus GP nears
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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Hamilton: I’ve still got a long way to go
Lewis Hamilton said he is still lacking confidence in his new Ferrari car after he qualified eighth for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.