Lando Norris Secures Pole Position as McLaren Dominates Melbourne Qualifying
McLaren's strong start to the Formula 1 season highlights their rise as title contenders, while Ferrari and Red Bull face early challenges.
- Lando Norris claimed pole position at the Australian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Oscar Piastri in a McLaren front-row lockout.
- Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, qualified third for Red Bull, trailing Norris by 0.384 seconds on the Albert Park circuit.
- Ferrari struggled in qualifying, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing seventh and eighth, respectively, despite earlier promising practice sessions.
- New Red Bull driver Liam Lawson faced difficulties, finishing 18th in qualifying after multiple on-track errors and mechanical issues.
- The race on Sunday is expected to be turbulent, with forecasted rain adding unpredictability to the season opener in Melbourne.


























