Charles Leclerc topped the timing sheets during FP2 with both McLaren drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris taking P2 and P3 behind the Ferrari driver. A surprising Yuki Tsunoda finished P4 ahead of new Ferrari driver,

Verstappen was seventh fastest in FP2 on Friday, with both sister Racing Bulls cars ahead of the Red Bull drivers following qualifying simulations at Albert Park. Max Verstappen a

Charles Leclerc topped FP2 at the Formula 1 2025 season opener, Australian Grand Prix, beating McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, while new Ferrari recruit Lewis Hamilton finished fifth—over four-tenths behind his teammate.

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).

Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in the second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton could only finish fifth in Melbourne