The Melbourne race had a thrilling start with Racing Bull’s Isack Hadjar out on the formation lap, and Alpine’s Jack Doohan and Williams’ Carlos Sainz crashing out on the opening lap.

Follow live updates from Formula One’s opening grand prix, where the wet conditions caused three retirements inside the opening two laps

After months of speculation, the 2025 Formula 1 season is here. And the season-opening Australian Grand Prix may deliver pure chaos. Rain and showers in Melbourne have lingered into the afternoon, and the wet conditions even forced the cancellation of the F2 race that was scheduled for earlier in the day.