The first race of the 2025 Formula One season delivered on the significant pre-season hype. Lando Norris emerged victorious in the rain to take victory in a dramatic and crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix.
That was just one part of the story, though, as conditions proved too tricky for plenty of F1’s rookies, as well as some of the more seasoned heads.
Telegraph Sport breaks down the biggest thrills, spills and crashes from a dramatic afternoon at Albert Park.
Formation lap – Hadjar crashes
Isack Hadjar had qualified a strong 11th for Racing Bulls on his debut grand prix.