Australian GP: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fail to impress as Ferrari lock out fourth row
The long-anticipated 2025 Formula 1 season has finally kicked off in Australia.
An early morning for European and African fans saw an entertaining qualifying session take place at Albert Park, Melbourne.
With most eyes on Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, expectations were high heading into qualifying.
In Free Practice 2, Charles Leclerc impressed, topping the time sheets and setting the pace for qualifying.
However, come qualifying, Ferrari were underwhelming, to say the least.
F1 2025 driver line-up preview: Charles Leclerc to outshine Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari
Excitement and anticipation are building ahead of the 2025 F1 season, with Lewis Hamilton’s headline-hogging move to Ferrari sending fans into a frenzy.
The former Mercedes man will be stepping into the famous Rosso Corsa of the Tifosi and will be aiming to challenge Charles Leclerc for top-dog status in the team.
Defending champion Max Verstappen also has a new team-mate at Red Bull Racing following the departure of Sergio Perez - and the arrival of Liam Lawson.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis takes a look into some of F1’s new driver line-ups and makes early predictions for the upcoming 2025 season.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc: A new dynamic for Ferrari’s championship aspirations
Ferrari’s bold decision to pair seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for the 2025 Formula 1 season has sparked anticipation and excitement.
With two highly talented drivers in their ranks, the Scuderia have positioned themselves for a season filled with potential milestones, challenges and drama.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into Ferrari’s high-stakes pairing of Hamilton and Leclerc for 2025, exploring the potential for championship success and the challenges of managing team dynamics.