Round-up: Hamilton on depression, Mansell on Ferrari, Antonelli’s damage and more | Formula 1

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Norris and Piastri are ‘free to race but there are rules we cannot cross’ | Formula 1

McLaren team mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri say they have been given clear instructions on how they may fight each other on-track.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/norris-and-piastri-are-free-to-race-but-there-are-rules-we-cannot-cross/

F3 driver’s penalty cancelled after FIA asks stewards to review decision | Formula 3

The FIA has taken the unusual step of petitioning its stewards to review a decision taken during a support race at Australian Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/f3-drivers-penalty-cancelled-after-fia-asks-stewards-to-review-decision/

The key strategy information for following the 2025 Australian Grand Prix | Formula 1

What will be the winning strategy at Melbourne? Is it going to rain? All the key information for the Australian Grand Prix is here.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/essential-strategy-data-for-following-the-2025-australian-grand-prix/

Ferrari “too slow” and an unwelcome surprise for Haas: Melbourne lap time data | Formula 1

The first qualifying session of 2025 showed McLaren is indeed the team to beat but Ferrari should have been closer to them.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/ferrari-too-slow-and-an-unwelcome-surprise-for-haas-melbourne-lap-time-data/

‘Iced latte for Lando’: How Tsunoda pulled off ‘perfect’ lap for fifth | Formula 1

A superb lap by Yuki Tsunoda - plus a little help from Lando Norris - put the Racing Bulls driver fifth on the grid.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/iced-latte-for-lando-how-tsunoda-pulled-off-perfect-lap-for-fifth/

2025 Australian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures | Formula 1

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

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McLaren drivers surprised as Ferrari threat vanishes in qualifying | Formula 1

McLaren's drivers said they expected a stronger threat from Ferrari after locking out the front row of the grid in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/mclaren-drivers-surprised-as-ferrari-threat-vanishes-in-qualifying/

Verstappen happy with third as Melbourne ‘has never been a good track for us’ | Formula 1

Max Verstappen was pleased to qualify in third place despite taking provisional pole position with his first run in Q3.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/verstappen-happy-with-third-as-melbourne-has-never-been-a-good-track-for-us/

Snatching pole away from Piastri at his home track is “bittersweet” for Norris | Formula 1

Lando Norris admitted he felt bad for his team mate Oscar Piastri after taking pole position off him at his home track.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/snatching-pole-away-from-piastri-at-his-home-track-is-bittersweet-for-norris/

Bortoleto is only rookie to out-qualify team mate: Australian GP qualifying data | Formula 1

Gabriel Bortoleto was the only one of Formula 1's six rookies to out-qualifying their team on their debut. More data from qualifying.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/bortoleto-is-only-rookie-to-out-qualify-team-mate-australian-gp-qualifying-data/

Hamilton is “pleased to be that close to Charles” on Ferrari debut | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton declared himself satisfied with his first qualifying session as a Ferrari driver, despite being out-qualified by his team mate.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/hamilton-is-pleased-to-be-that-close-to-charles-on-ferrari-debut/

Lawson ‘will come alive on tracks he knows’ says Horner after Q1 elimination | Formula 1

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner defended Liam Lawson after he was eliminated in the first round of qualifying on his debut for the team.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/lawson-will-come-alive-on-tracks-he-knows-says-horner-after-q1-elimination/

2025 Australian Grand Prix grid | Formula 1

Lando Norris has taken provisional pole position for the Australian Grand Prix for McLaren ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/2025-australian-grand-prix-grid/

Norris survives Q3 scare to lead McLaren one-two ahead of Verstappen | Formula 1

Lando Norris led a McLaren one-two in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, but he suffered a scare in Q3 when his first lap time was deleted.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/norris-survives-q3-scare-to-lead-mclaren-one-two-ahead-of-verstappen/

Four reserve drivers puts pressure on Doohan but he has “full support” – Oakes | Formula 1

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes said the team's unusually large roster of reserve drivers has added to the pressure on driver Jack Doohan.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/four-reserve-drivers-puts-pressure-on-doohan-but-he-has-full-support-oakes/

Live: 2025 Australian Grand Prix qualifying | Formula 1

Follow the 2025 Australian Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/live-2025-australian-grand-prix-qualifying/

Piastri narrowly leads final practice as Bearman spins out again | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri raised the expectations of his home crowd in Melbourne by setting the fastest time in final practice.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/piastri-narrowly-leads-final-practice-as-bearman-spins-out-again/

Live: 2025 Australian Grand Prix third practice | Formula 1

Follow the 2025 Australian Grand Prix third practice session on RaceFans Live.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/live-2025-australian-grand-prix-third-practice/

Round-up: Verstappen on “jealous” critics, Towriss on Andretti exit and more | Formula 1

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2025/03/15/racefans-round-up-15th-march-2025/