The 24-race, 2025 Formula One season begins with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend. McLaren and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen start their respective defences of the constructors’ and drivers’ championships, with two free-practice sessions today ahead of qualifying tomorrow. Today: FP1 (9:30pm ET), FP2 (1am ET).

The first qualifying session of the year takes place on Saturday, March 15 at the Albert Park Circuit, but as a result of the dramatic time difference with the UK, qualifying is today in Melbourne! The Australian Grand Prix is opening the season this weekend, with Lewis Hamilton's grand prix debut with Ferrari being the main event.

Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in the second practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. The McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris slotted in closely behind for an ultra-competitive top three, a scene which Lewis Hamilton was unable to muscle his way into in the sister Ferrari.