Lando Norris secured victory at the rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, narrowly defeating reigning world champion Max Verstappen. The race, held at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit, was marked by challenging wet conditions leading to multiple incidents and safety car deployments. Notably, rookie driver Isack Hadjar crashed during the formation lap, delaying the start. Mercedes’ George Russell completed the podium in third place. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton faced strategic challenges and finished tenth in his debut race with the team.Â