Formula 1 2025 has not been able to have a better start of the season. The inaugural race in Merlbourne has had everything: uncertainty, fights, strategy, chaos and track departures. The McLaren dominated, But they did not have it easy because the conditions of the track were infernal. Minutes before the exit the sky discharged rain and brought wind to the circuit, which put security in check. Luckily, the worst happened (even the previous races of F3 and F2 had to be suspended) and the Grand Prix could be disputed normally.
The departure had to postpone to the first exchange for a Hadjar accident (RB) in the heating return. 15 minutes later, Norris did not fail and Pastri, his partner, either, and that Verstappen tried everything. Subsequently, another doohan accident caused the safety car to neutralize the test and at that time, with low -speed cars, Sainz suffered an unusual runway exit in him. It was in the curve that gives entrance to the goal, with the very wet track and when giving a gas coup he went against the wall.
The Madrid reported problems with the engine and change, but the fact is that he had to abandon the first change. His debut with Williams was not expected. The Spanish won here last year …
Norris, very strong
The race continued with Norris, Piastri and Verstappen leading the test with others such as Russell, Albon and the Ferrari from behind, one step below in terms of rhythm. Things were complicated return and This caused a succession of accidents. Up to six occurred on this occasion: apart from those of Hadjar, Doohan and Sainz, then they “fell” Bortoleto, Lawson and Alonso. The Asturian was already 10th, he was in the points zone, but when he wanted to attack Gasly a driving error took him against the protections.
Errors
The end was apotheosic. By then the pilots carried dry tires and from the radio a dilemma was announced. The radar announced a very intense rainy period, but only for a couple of turns. That is, we had to endure and then continue. However, things rushed. Norris left, recovered and just could enter boxes to put wet wheels. Worse luck had Piastri, who was nailed to the grass and took to get out losing many positions. Verstappen chose to continue, but could not do it more than one return and immediately had to go through boxes.
A final attack was expected that did not occur. Norris, with the car something touched, endured until the end with a hard hand and Verstappen could not do anything. It is true that there was only a dry tracing zone and getting out of this line to advance was a very large risk.
Sainz’s partner, 4th
The third place went to Russell with the Mercedes and The room for an impressive Albon with Williams, Sainz’s partner. Behind, fifth, the debutant ended in Mercedes, Antonelli and the sixth place went to Stroll, Alonso’s partner in Aston Martin. Behind Hulkenberg was classified with the Sauber ahead of Leclerc, Piastri (who could go back something) and Lewis Hamilton, who had a strange debut in Ferrari.
Formula 1 No stop and next week the Chinese Grand Prix (08: 00h) will be played.