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In pictures: McLaren make statement as Verstappen delivers Red Bull surprise

The first qualifying session of the 2025 F1 season is complete – check out a picture of each driver pushing the limits in the session ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix!

Lando Norris secured pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as Oscar Piastri completed a front row lock-out for McLaren.  Max Verstappen delivered a surprise for Red Bull by qualifying in third, and was McLaren's only genuine threat at Albert Park on Saturday.  George Russell secured fourth on the grid, ahead of the hugely impressive Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon who dazzled for Racing Bulls and Williams, respectively. Ferrari disappointed in seventh and eighth, whilst Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson suffered shock Q1 exits at a scorching hot Melbourne before the rain descends for race day. Check out a picture of each driver during qualifying below in the order t hey will start the grand prix!

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can Canadian GP 24 May 2026
mco Monaco GP 07 Jun 2026
esp Barcelona GP 14 Jun 2026
aut Austrian GP 28 Jun 2026
gbr British GP 05 Jul 2026
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