McLaren CEO Zak Brown has explained why Oscar Piastri was instructed to “hold position” when closing in on Lando Norris at the Australian Grand Prix. After getting by Max Verstappen on Lap 17, Piastri reeled Norris in with a series of fastest laps.

The first qualifying session of the 2025 Formula 1 season is here, and it is all to play for at the Australian Grand Prix. Saturday’s third practice session saw hometown hero Oscar Piastri top the timing sheets,

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri won the first and second starting positions for Sunday's F1 2025 Australian Grand Prix. The post F1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid: Norris, Piastri,

Celebrity Formula 1 fan Jeremy Clarkson has offered his services to more F1 2025 drivers after McLaren star Oscar Piastri credited the television presenter for rescuing his Australian Grand Prix. Piastri’s hopes of winning his home race evaporated when he and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris ran off track in damp conditions on Lap 44.

Whilst Lando Norris secured the first win of the year, the Australian Grand Prix will be remembered for McLaren's demand for Oscar Piastri to 'hold his position' against his team-mate, contrasting with Zak Brown's message that his drivers are free to race.