Leclerc conquers the best time in Melbourne – an exciting training session!

Leclerc conquers the best time in Melbourne – an exciting training session!

In Melbourne today, the drivers completed the first training session of the 2025 Formula 1 season, and the results are spectacular! Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took the lead in the second session with an impressive time of 1:16.439. This meant he left the McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris behind, who were only 0.124 and 0.141 seconds slower. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda took fourth place in the Racing Bull, followed by Lewis Hamilton in fifth place, showing that the competition is likely to be intense this season. Max Verstappen, current champion, found himself in seventh place after the first few laps, behind rookie Isack Hadjar, which is likely to dominate the headlines for the next few days, it was reported Laola1.

The opening lap began in excellent conditions - the air temperature was 24 degrees Celsius, while the asphalt was slightly hotter at 39 degrees. Despite the new technologies and adaptations in the teams, which cannot be underestimated, the question of the actual balance of power remains uncertain. McLaren updated several parts while Ferrari optimized its engineering with new front suspension and wings. Red Bull even carried out a major aerodynamics overhaul, reported Pit pass.

There was excitement during the session due to a number of incidents, including a crash involving Oliver Bearman, which left the team in dire straits. Meanwhile, a risky maneuver between Norris and his teammate Lawson caused a stir when Norris had to swerve onto the grass to avoid a collision. All teams are ready to move forward in next practice, with qualifying starting at 06:00 (CET) to determine pole position for the first race of the season. The competition never sleeps and the tension increases from round to round!