The 24-race, 2025 Formula One season begins with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend. McLaren and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen start their respective defences of the constructors’ and drivers’ championships, with two free-practice sessions today ahead of qualifying tomorrow. Today: FP1 (9:30pm ET), FP2 (1am ET).

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The first practice session of the season at the Australian Grand Prix was red flagged just 20 minutes in thanks to an unusual issue. No driver actually crashed or left their car on the track, but a couple of minor excursions off-track kicked up some gravel and left it all over the track.