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Formula 1 live updates: Australian Grand Prix

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Red Bull Racing's New Zealand driver Liam Lawson drives during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Red Bull Racing's New Zealand driver Liam Lawson drives during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 16, 2025. Photo: SAEED KHAN / AFP

New Zealand's Liam Lawson will be in the hot seat for his first race with the top Red Bull team. This is undoubtedly the biggest moment of the 23-year-old's career so far, however it will be interesting to see just how things pan out in his role behind team mate and four-time world champion Max Verstappen. Racing is scheduled to start at around 5pm NZT.

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