For the first time since 2012, it is an all-McLaren front-row at the Australian Grand Prix as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri routed the field in Melbourne.
Max Verstappen slots into third place next to 'frenemy' George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton a lowly eighth for Ferrari.
Elsewhere, Liam Lawson and Kimi Antonelli were both dumped in Q1 as Yuki Tsunoda grabbed an astonishing fifth.
Check out the full starting grid for the 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix below!
NOTE: Grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA.
Full 2025 F1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2. | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 3. | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 4. | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5. | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls |
| 6. | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 7. | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 8. | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 9. | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 10. | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 11. | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 12. | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 13. | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 14. | Jack Doohan | Alpine |
| 15. | Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake |
| 16. | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 17. | Nico Hulkenberg | Stake |
| 18. | Liam Lawson | Red Bull |
| 19. | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 20. | Ollie Bearman | Haas |
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