F1 Practice Debrief: Australia 2025 🏎️

* McLaren takes the lead 🏆: According to our data, McLaren ended the day on top, with Lando Norris in the third position in the Ideal Pace metric.
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* Ferrari's strong performance 🔥: Charles Leclerc led the classification in Friday practice, and Ferrari showed tremendous shape, being the second-best team and a strong contender for pole and victory.
* Mercedes and Red Bull struggle 😬: Mercedes had a tough day, with George Russell having a couple of big moments, and Red Bull had an equally challenging day, with Liam Lawson kissing the wall early in practice.
* Williams and Racing Bulls impress 👏: Williams appeared to have jumped up to head the midfield, with Carlos Sainz in scintillating form, and Racing Bulls had a strong performance, with both cars inside the top-six.
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Key Takeaways 📝

* McLaren's pace on the straights was impressive, with the team suspected of running higher fuel while trying to run less downforce.
* Ferrari's performance on the low- and high-speed corners was strong, and they were second only to McLaren in both qualifying and race simulations.
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* Mercedes and Red Bull need to work on their pace on the soft tyre, which will be used in qualifying.
* Williams and Racing Bulls are a threat for Q3 and could challenge for a point this weekend.

Next Steps 📊

* Follow the action from the Australian Grand Prix to see if McLaren and Ferrari can maintain their pace.
* Keep an eye on Mercedes and Red Bull as they work to improve their performance.
* Watch Williams and Racing Bulls as they continue to push for a spot in Q3.



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