Yahoo Sports · Mar 14, 2025
Leclerc fastest in Melbourne with Hamilton fifth
Image caption, Charles Leclerc finished third in the 2024 drivers' championshipAustralian Grand Prix
Venue: Albert Park, Melbourne Dates: 14 March-16 March Race start: 04:00 GMT on Sunday, 16 March
Coverage: Live radio commentary of practice and qualifying on BBC 5 Sports Extra, race live on BBC Radio 5 Live. Live text updates on BBC Sport website and app
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc headed the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton in fifth place.
Leclerc was 0.124 seconds quicker than Piastri, who edged Norris by 0.017secs. Hamilton was 0.420secs behind his team-mate on his debut for Ferrari.