Formula 1

After a thrilling and dramatic season-opener in Australia it’s a quick turnaround for the Formula 1 paddock as the teams head to China, with plenty to look forward to after Sunday’s first race. Here are a few of the talking points heading to Shanghai.

Another unmissable F1 ACADEMY season is just around the corner, as the 2025 field prepare to do battle at the Shanghai International Circuit for the first of a seven-round campaign.

Mclaren’s pace advantage in Melbourne for the opening race of the season was notably enhanced the longer the stint went on. It was very apparent that it was retaining its rear tyre performance longer than any other car.

Andy Cowell added the role of Aston Martin Team Principal to his existing CEO title ahead of the 2025 season – the former Mercedes engine guru tasked with overseeing the squad’s planned rise to the very top of the Formula 1 pecking order.

Formula 1 put on a dramatic show as the 2025 season kicked off with a rain-hit, incident-filled Australian Grand Prix. But which drivers impressed our Power Rankings judges over the course of the weekend? Scroll down for the Melbourne top 10 and leaderboard...

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Formula 1 is back this coming weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect as they head to Shanghai for the first Sprint event of the year?

The first Sprint weekend of the season is nearly upon us, as the teams and drivers get ready to compete in Shanghai at the Chinese Grand Prix. But which compounds have tyre supplier Pirelli provided for the three days of action?

I have a lot of sympathy with Oscar for his one mistake – and don’t think he should be beating himself up about it.

Sunday's race was a great way to get the 2025 season going, but were you paying attention to all the thrills and spills up and down the grid?

The director of the 'F1' movie has given an insight into the huge amount of preparation that went into capturing the film’s thrilling car sequences – and how an idea from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was pivotal in the process.

Over the last three years, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been working hard to put on a more sustainable and inclusive event, making progress through waste reduction, energy initiatives, education and awareness and much more.

The 2025 F1 season got off to an incredibly dramatic start in what proved to be an action-packed Australian Grand Prix, with the 57-lap event featuring rapidly changing weather conditions, numerous crashes and more than one Safety Car appearance. It seems likely that the race will go down in history as one of the most eventful to start a campaign – so, in honour of that, we’ve been taking a look back at some of the other most chaotic season-opening Grands Prix that it joins on the list, featuring everything from heavy rain and unexpected winners through to an unprecedented drivers’ strike…

Haas were one of just three teams not to score points in Australia, as their drivers propped up the field at the end of a chaotic wet-dry race at Albert Park. Esteban Ocon finished 13th in Melbourne and Ollie Bearman 14th as the duo struggled to explain what had happened to the VF-25’s performance.

Zak Brown has praised the team effort behind Lando Norris’ victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

F1 Arcade, the world’s first F1 experiential hospitality brand, has announced that its third United States venue will open in Philadelphia on May 29, bringing a one-of-its-kind social destination and impressive food and beverage program to the heart of Center City at 1330 Chestnut Street.

Yuki Tsunoda felt Racing Bulls deserved to score a hatful of points on Sunday in Melbourne, with the Japanese driver running in sixth position for the majority of the race. But a “not ideal” strategy call let them down when the late rain fell, meaning they left Australia empty-handed after watching some of their biggest rivals score valuable points.

Formula 1 has welcomed several rookie drivers for the 2025 season, including new Racing Bulls recruit Isack Hadjar. But how did he fare when tackling our Getting to Know quickfire questions? From his dream dinner party guest list to his favourite television show, and bizarre fan gifts to the best advice he has ever received, the Frenchman shares all in the video player above and transcript below…

Jack Doohan is feeling ready to bounce back at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix following his crash out of his first home race in Australia, while Alpine team mate Pierre Gasly has also voiced his confidence about the team’s prospects after just missing out on points.

Melbourne made a return as the opening race weekend of the season for 2025, with the drivers and teams enjoying all the vibes Down Under. Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri had the pleasure to be racing on home soil, while honorary Aussie Valtteri Bottas also got in on the action. The rain then fell on Sunday, leading to plenty of duck-themed humour. So, here is all the best social media you might have missed from Melbourne...