Australia GP: Lando Wins, Hamilton’s New Era & Rookie Battle Begins!

The 2025 season kicked off with a blockbuster wet race in Melbourne! We break down Lando Norris’ mature victory, Oscar Piastri’s near-flawless home race, and Max Verstappen’s ability to drag every ounce of performance from his car. Plus, how did Lewis Hamilton fare in his Ferrari debut? We hand out our first Latifi Awards of the season and kick off our rookie game, tracking the five true rookies (sorry, Liam Lawson) to see who will come out on top.

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