With FP1 and FP2 already in the books it looks like Ferrari and McLaren are the strongest heading into the final practice session of the weekend ahead of qualifying. Mercedes while strong over a race distance seem far off on one lap pace and Red Bull appear to be struggling and are unable to match its rivals both in qualifying simulation as well as long runs, will they be able to turn their weekend around? It’s FP3 of the Australian Grand Prix.
The winter break has finally ended, and with the break over, the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season now begins. The Australian Grand Prix kicks off the first of 24 races this year. Starting in Melbourne at Albert Park. We have Lewis Hamilton driving his first official race for Ferrari, five official rookies on the grid and a high chance of rain on Sunday. Join us for live coverage of the first Free Practice Session of 2025.
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz lead the first and second day of winter day respectively, and while these days were hardly anything to go by, it is expected that the third and final day of on-track action provides a slightly better picture of where the teams stack up in the pecking order.
The winter break is coming to an end, as the world of F1 gets back into the swing of things in Bahrain for winter testing today! The 20 drivers and 10 teams will start the first of three days at the Bahrain International Circuit, with everyone keenly anticipating who will be the fastest and most impressive. With it only being the first test, no team will show its full potential, but these will be the clearest indicators before the Australian Grand Prix.
