JONATHAN McEVOY IN MELBOURNE: The Briton, who missed out on the championship to Max Verstappen last year, will be joined by his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on the front row.

Lando Norris edged past his teammate Oscar Piastri to secure pole position in the Australian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday, March 15. Max Verstappen will start from third while the Ferrari drivers had a day to forget at the office.

Lando Norris took pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, edging McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in second - as Lewis Hamilton trailed in eighth.

Lando Norris was beaming with joy after securing pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session at Albert...

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren's Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday at Albert Park. Sports News | Lewis Hamilton 8th in Qualifying in Ferrari Debut as Norris Takes Pole for F1 Race in Australia.