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 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. The McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris slotted in closely behind for an ultra-competitive top three, a scene which Lewis Hamilton was unable to muscle his way into in the sister Ferrari.

Let’s see what the 20 drivers and 10 teams have got for FP2 at Albert Park. A slightly underwhelming start for Lewis Hamilton but nobody cares where you finish first practice, it’s where you finish the race. Not the best start to the season for young Oliver Bearman...