Internet fears for Verstappen: 'Congratulations to Norris on the title'

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09:34, 16 Mar 2025

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After a chaotic season opener, the internet also crashed similarly to many drivers on the grid. In the end, it was Lando Norris who crossed the line in P1, ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell. Here is how the internet reacted to the Australian GP!

Internet reactions after Australia GP

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Drove like a 2025 champion

6:03 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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Unbelievable race to start the season. HAAS should’ve kept the intermediates they could’ve pulled off the unthinkable. I now also know how Ferrari fans have suffered all these years… #44

6:29 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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Congratulations to Norris on being the Champion for 2025. Meanwhile Ferrari? 2026 is going to be our year 🥲

6:04 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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This man is a warrior. He lives and breathes racing. In equal cars he'd always win.

6:15 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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With Max, Red Bull has a chance against that McLaren rocket

6:18 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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Honestly, I don’t even like Max but thank God he’s around. The way he pushed the car to the limit risking it all on those final laps to try and pass that rocketship Lando had was commendable. What a driver.

6:12 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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Great drive for Kimi! He had a very impressive race in the toughest conditions!

6:51 AM · Mar 16, 2025

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1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	156
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	115
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	106
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	75
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	73
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	70
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	55
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	37
9	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	32
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	28
11	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	19
12	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
13	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	14
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
15	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
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Internet fears for Verstappen: 'Congratulations to Norris on the title'

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