Max Verstappen produced another fine lap when it mattered to snatch pole position for the Australian Grand Prix from the grasp of Ferrari.
He will line-up alongside Carlos Sainz for Sunday’s race, which appears like it could be a lot closer owing to the Scuderia’s improved race pace.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in second qualifying – leaving him 11th as the W15’s lack of pace continues to plague his swansong season with the team.
Alex Albon pushed the boat for Williams after taking Logan Sargeant’s chassis in Melbourne following a crash in FP1 and will line up in 12th for Sunday’s race.
Yuki Tsunoda continued to stamp his authority as Visa Cash App RB’s lead driver by qualifying eighth as home favourite team-mate Daniel Ricciardo was eliminated from Q1 in 18th.