Lewis Hamilton was in a state of shock as an unlikely victory on debut for Ferrari slipped through his fingers and he finished 10th at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. As late rain played havoc with the field, Ferrari opted to keep Hamilton out while most of the leaders pitted.

Lando Norris started the F1 2025 campaign in fine fashion as he fended off Max Verstappen to win the Australian GP on Sunday, March 16. The race, which was affected by rain, also saw Lewis Hamilton poor weekend come to an end as he finished 10th on his Ferrari debut.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull.

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When Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut in Melbourne, Australia, it will make global headlines. It’s been a debut 14 months in the making. The announcement that the seven-time World Champion would switch from Mercedes to Ferrari sent shockwaves around the world.