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Norris rues 'too many inconsistencies' despite strong showing during Friday practice in Australia
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were both satisfied with McLaren’s performance during the opening day of action at the Australian Grand Prix, with the pair ending Free Practice 2 in second and third respectively on the timesheets.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive FP2 in Australia as Ferrari driver Leclerc edges out McLaren rivals Piastri and Norris
After the first official session of the 2025 season, drivers were given one more practice hour on Friday’s schedule at the Australian Grand Prix – with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc leading the way.
WATCH: Join Leclerc for the fastest lap of Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc and Ferrari started the season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend on top after setting the pace during Friday’s second practice session in Melbourne.
Verstappen assesses Red Bull’s chances after low-key Friday in Australia as Lawson admits he was ‘just too slow’
Max Verstappen explained after the opening two practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix that he was “not positively or negatively surprised” about Red Bull’s level of performance, following a quiet start to the weekend from the team.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Australia
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES James VOWLES (Williams), Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Andy COWELL (Aston Martin)
FP2: Leclerc sets the pace ahead of Piastri and Norris during second practice in Australia
Charles Leclerc has ended Friday at the Australian Grand Prix on top after setting the pace during second practice, the Ferrari driver leading the way from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.