Formula One’s new season kicks off in Melbourne this weekend and there is serious buzz about what 2025 can deliver. The competition should be the closest in years, with McLaren the team to beat and Red Bull looking a lot less bullish than in the past.

MELBOURNE - Lando Norris fired a warning shot to outpace world champion Max Verstappen and top the timesheets in first practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on March 14, with Lewis Hamilton 12th on his Ferrari debut.

Lando Norris was fastest in the first practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton down in 12th as he struggled on his Ferrari debut

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing.

McLaren's Lando Norris topped the timesheets in the first free practice for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday as Lewis Hamilton was 12th quickest on his Ferrari debut.

Lewis Hamilton is all set to embark on a new chapter with Ferrari in 2025, and he revealed his race target ahead of the opening race of the season in Melbourne.

After more than three months, the wait is over. Formula 1 is back. 20 of the world's best drivers are gearing up for the Australian Grand Prix, the first of 24 races on the 2025 schedule. Max Verstappen,

Ahead of his big Ferrari debut Lewis Hamilton vowed to deliver in red, insisting the pressure he places himself under is all coming from within.

F1 legend David Coulthard has revealed he's 'worried' about Lewis Hamilton ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. The 40-year-old is currently preparing for his first race with Ferrari, having joined from Mercedes after a glittering stint with the Silver Arrows.