# Motorsport: Lando Norris converted pole position into a hard-fought win during the 2025 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which featured mixed weather conditions, multiple crashes, and a late-race downpour that caused huge drama. Norris controlled the early stages of the race from McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on a sodden track. However, a late-race downpour threw a spanner in the works, making the track slippery and causing delays for pitstops to change tyres. Defending champion Verstappen ended second, with George Russel third and George Albon fourth.
Motorsport: Norris beats Verstappen to victory in dramatic Australian Grand Prix opener