Here’s the official starting grid for the Australian Grand Prix

The qualifying for the Australian F1 GP has laid the cards on the table, revealing evidence we already knew and a few surprises. McLaren, as expected, are ahead of the rest, Ferrari are further behind than expected and Williams have stepped up.

McLaren, one step ahead of the rest

McLaren managed to set the first and second fastest times with Norris in the lead and Piastri close behind. It was to be expected that they would be leading the grid, but it has become clear that they are one step ahead of the rest. It is surprising that Ferrari, who was expected to be their rival, is so far behind: Leclerc is 6 tenths behind and Hamilton 8 tenths behind

Verstappen has once again shown that he is the best driver on the grid. It is clear that Red Bull is far from the best, but the Dutchman has managed to put his Red Bull in third position.

Carlos Sainz, ahead of Alonso

In the duel of Spaniards, Carlos Sainz managed to qualify in tenth position, two places above Fernando Alonso. The Madrid driver managed to get the Williams into Q3, something that the Spaniard from Asturias did not achieve. He went out in Q2, damaged the car and was unable to confirm the good sensations he had left in Q1.

However, both teams have left a good impression. Carlos Sainz’s Williams is where we have seen it in qualifying and Aston Martin has taken a step forward, which has not been reflected by Alonso’s mistake.

Australian F1 GP

The first Formula 1 GP of the year still has surprises in store for us. Tomorrow it will rain, we don’t know if it will rain during the race, but it is known that it will rain on the circuit at some point during the day, a factor that could turn the race upside down. We will see how it affects the race, especially the rookies, of which there are many, and facing the rain in their first race can be a real challenge.

F1 Australian GP grid

1. Norris
2. Piastri
3. Verstappen
4. Russell
5. Tsunoda
6. Albon
7. Leclerc.
8. Hamilton.
9. Gasly
10. Sainz
11. Hadjar
12. Alonso
13. Stroll
14. Doohan
15. Bortoleto
16. Antonolli
17. Hulkemberg
18. Lawson
19. Ocon
20. Bearman