F1 Australian GP 2025: Key storylines and race preview
F1 Australian GP 2025: Key storylines and race preview
– Sunday, 3 PM local (Melbourne)
– : Albert Park, Melbourne
– : 1996
– 58 laps, 5.278 km per lap
– Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
– : FanCode: Live streaming of all races on mobile, tablets, and smart TVs. Fans can watch Hindi commentary on FanCode. The english feed will have Sky Sports pre, post race shows as well. F1 TV: Premium access to live races, highlights, and exclusive content (subscription required)
– Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut after leaving Mercedes. Can he deliver in red?
– Max Verstappen arrives with limited pre-season mileage. Will it impact the defending champion?
– McLaren’s testing pace was impressive. Is it a genuine contender?
– Unpredictable weather could shake things up, with heat for qualifying and possible rain on race day.
– Turns 1, 3 & 11 (DRS Zones)
– Likely a one-stop race, but rain could change everything
– High – tight street circuit and unpredictable conditions
– Verstappen vs. Norris showdown?
– Ferrari vs. McLaren behind Red Bull?
– A wet race could throw strategy into chaos
– Oscar Piastri aims to be the first Aussie to win in Melbourne
– Jack Doohan makes his debut with Alpine
– Six rookies on the grid, the most since 2001
– Friday: 27°C, partly cloudy (Practice)
– Saturday: 37°C, scorching heat (Qualifying)
– Sunday: Drop in temperature, rain in the forecast (Race Day)
Verstappen: “Dry is better, but if it’s wet, we’ll manage.”
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