Yuki Tsunoda’s “magical lap” that ended in the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver qualifying fifth for the Australian Grand Prix was one of the first big surprises of the 2025 Formula 1 season. The driver who will start alongside him delivered another.

The Albert Park weekend showed a flash of success for Carlos Sainz but also showed that Albon’s risk may be paying off

Alex Albon praised his Williams team for its strategy execution in the mixed-conditions 2025 Formula 1 season opener in Australia, as he finished fifth after a well-timed switch to intermediates. Although Albon had been gazumped at the start by Charles Leclerc,

Albon will start behind McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, reigning world champion Max Verstappen, George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda at the Albert Park Circuit

Discarded by Ferrari, Carlos Sainz said he felt vindicated for joining Williams after both he and teammate Alex Albon qualified in the top 10 on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix.

Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, the Williams F1 team have announced an exciting 'takeover' in Melbourne. The upcoming Formula 1 season will see Carlos Sainz drive for Williams for the first time, headed up by team principal James Vowles.

Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz both made it through to Q3 in Melbourne, with Albon set to start from the third row on Sunday.