Australian GP Archives - Motorsport

Noah Strømsted takes P2 at the F3 Australian GP Feature Race

Strømsted eager to “keep pushing” the limits after the F3 Australian GP Feature Race

Anja Angelova4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

Trident Racing’s Noah Strømsted delivered a composed performance in the challenging wet conditions of the F3 Feature Race at the Australian GP, securing a crucial second-place finish that helped the team bounce back from a difficult Sprint Race. Co-Author: Chiara Martin The wet conditions posed a significant challenge during the race. Drivers had to navigate…

The first round of the FIA Formula 2 championship kickstarted at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne and were faced with the challenges of a mixed-conditioned weekend.

F2: The winners and losers of the Australian GP

Yi Xing Lim5 days ago5 days ago011 mins

The first round of the 2025 FIA F2 championship went underway at the Australian GP in Melbourne. With what was an eventful first round, drivers faced the immediate challenges of managing a chaotic weekend. The scenes on a sunny Saturday in Australia, saw Joshua Dürksen standing on the top step of the podium after the…

Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg in the paddock ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Hülkenberg reveals Sauber ran “last year’s front wing” in Bahrain testing before upgrading for F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put1 week ago1 week ago010 mins

On media day at the Chinese GP, Nico Hülkenberg discussed the changes Sauber introduced between pre-season testing in Bahrain and the F1 season opener in Australia to extract extra performance from the car. During testing, Sauber’s C45 looked like one of—if not the—weakest car. While midfield contenders, such as Williams, appeared to have made noticeable…

Piastri: “Good discussions” took place with McLaren on team orders after F1 Australian GP

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

In his print media session ahead of the F1 Chinese GP, Oscar Piastri says good discussions happened with McLaren following the team orders that got briefly put in place at the Australian GP last Sunday involving him and teammate Lando Norris. What happened at the Australian GP involving McLaren, Piastri, Norris and team orders As…

How 2024 São Paulo strategy error by Racing Bulls hurt Tsunoda at F1 Australian GP

Rachel Stephens1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

First race of the 2025 season and Yuki Tsunoda left the F1 Australian GP with a mix of pride and frustration. The RB driver delivered a fantastic performance for the team in qualifying. But he ultimately fell victim to the weather in Melbourne and a major gamble on strategy. Powerful pace shown in qualifying Tsunoda…

Max Verstappen says he highly respects McLaren and the progress they have made since 2024 as Red Bull seek to improve the RB21 heading into the F1 Chinese GP

Verstappen has “a lot of respect” for McLaren and their meteoric rise as Red Bull trail behind ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago013 mins

Following a return to the podium in Melbourne, Max Verstappen has addressed the progress that Red Bull have made with the RB21 and the advantage that McLaren hold over the rest of the grid heading into the F1 Chinese GP. Despite not being completely satisfied with the performance of the RB21 in pre-season testing, the…

Mercedes Director of Strategic Development Simone Resta has praised Kimi Antonelli for his outstanding drive through the field at the 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix.

Resta: Antonelli “very mature” in his charge through the field at the F1 Australian GP

Ryan McGahey2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Mercedes Director of Strategic Development Simone Resta reflects on the team’s performance in Melbourne. The Italian praised both Russell and Antonelli following a difficult opening F1 Grand Prix for the 2025 season. In the wake of last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, eyes are on Mercedes following a strong performance from the German Marque. A podium…

Williams Racing left the Australian Grand Prix with both optimism and lessons to learn, as the team showcased competitive pace but faced challenges that kept them from fully capitalizing on their potential. Alex Albon finished P5, while Carlos Sainz had a crash and DNF under the safety car. Team Principal James Vowles shared his insights following the race, highlighting both the strengths of the team and areas for improvement.

Vowles details “fantastic insight” Sainz brought to the pit wall during F1 Australian GP

Avery McClure2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Williams Racing left the F1 Australian GP with both optimism and lessons to learn, as the team showcased competitive pace but faced challenges that kept them from fully capitalizing on their potential. Alex Albon finished P5, while Carlos Sainz had a crash and DNF under the safety car. Team Principal James Vowles shared his insights…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 poses for a photo in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)

Bearman “happy with performance and execution” in F1 Australian GP race

Fleur Rogerson2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Ollie Bearman was happy with his performance on Sunday at the F1 Australian GP after a weekend that was marred by crashes and techincal issues. He crossed the line in P14, last of the classified runners. The weekend saw a difficult start for the Brit. With a crash in the early stages of FP1, Bearman…

Pierre Gasly at the Australian Grand Prix, Sunday.

Gasly “fell on the wrong side” of strategy in “pretty crazy” F1 Australian GP

Gabriel Diamante2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly finished just shy of the points at 11th in last weekend’s Australian GP. From 9th on the grid, unfortunate timing hampered what could have been a points finish for the the French driver. Gasly dissapointed with strategic gamble in F1 Australian GP Alpine and Gasly were plagued with issues during…