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Chaotic Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris Wins in Thrilling Finish
| Event | Details |
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| Winning Moment | Lando Norris caps off a thrilling season-opening Australian Grand Prix, surviving a chaotic finale to secure his first win of 2025. |
| Leadership | McLaren’s mid-season form saw both Norris and Piastri dominate the early stages, pulling over 15 seconds clear of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. The wild end began with Fernando Alonso’s crash at Turn 6, leading to chaotic twists. |
| Drama Unfolds | After lengthy recovery, the race restarted with 16 laps remaining. Rain caused chaos, leading to dramatic spins and crashes, including Piastri’s spin at Turn 13, temporarily ending his race. |
| Final Laps | Norris dove into pits for intermediates, while Verstappen stayed out on slicks, briefly taking the lead. As the rain intensified, Verstappen too had to pit. The safety car reappeared following crashes by Liam Lawson and Gabriel Bortoleto. |
| Critical Decisions | Final six laps saw a nail-biting finish with Verstappen closing in on Norris. Despite intense pressure, Norris held off Verstappen to win the race from pole position. |
| Supporting Roles | George Russell secured a quiet run to third, making shrewd tyre calls. Rookie Kimi Antonelli had a stunning debut, rising to fourth before a penalty temporarily demoted him to fifth, eventually overturned. |
| Damage Control | Carlos Sainz’s Williams debut ended in an early crash, leaving Alex Albon to secure fifth place. Lance Stroll and Nico Hulkenberg completed the top six and seven, respectively. |
| Ferrari’s Struggle | Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing debut for Ferrari, finishing 10th. Charles Leclerc took eighth, while both drivers were briefly leading before falling back during the rain shower. |
| Early Drama | Isack Hadjar lost control on the formation lap, ending his race before it began. Jack Doohan’s crash brought out the safety car, and Carlos Sainz’s early crash was followed by Fernando Alonso’s incident. |
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