FP2: Leclerc breaks into the 1:18s to edge Verstappen
Charles Leclerc broke into the 1:18s to set the pace in Friday’s second practice in Melbourne, a quarter of a second up on Max Verstappen.
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Max Verstappen expecting Ferrari-Red Bull shoot-out for pole position at Australian Grand Prix
Defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says he expects a straight fight between Ferrari and Red Bull for pole position at the Australian Grand Prix. It has been a mightily impressive start to the season for the Scuderia, who lead the constructors’ standings after the opening two races of 2022 in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Ad/> Charles Leclerc also leads a Ferrari one-two in the drivers’ championship, courtesy of victory in the opening race of the season and a second-placed finish in Jeddah two weeks ago.
Esteban Ocon feeling upbeat as Alpine look strong in Australia practice
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon could not deny that things are looking in good shape for him and his team ahead of the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
F1 champions welcome potential Porsche and Audi entry
MELBOURNE : Formula One world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen welcomed on Friday the possible arrival of Porsche and Audi once engine rules change in 2026.
Lando Norris cautiously optimistic on McLaren chances for Australian GP
Lando Norris labelled McLaren’s Friday running at the Australian Grand Prix as ‘decent’ as they appeared to show small signs of progress with their car.
Leclerc sets the pace in Melbourne as Ferrari continue to impress
Ferrari's promising start to the Formula One season continued on Friday as they dominated free practice at the Australian Grand Prix. However, there was more bad news for struggling Mercedes at a revamped Albert Park.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc outpaces world champion Max Verstappen to go fastest in Melbourne
MELBOURNE: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc said Friday there was still work to do despite going quickest in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton only managing 13th. Monaco’s Leclerc, the early season championship leader, was outpaced by team-mate Carlos Sainz in the first 60-minute run at a revamped Albert Park. But Leclerc fired an ominous warning in the second session with a leading time of 1min 18.978 secs, with reigning world champion Verstappen 0.245secs behind after a late surge.
Lewis Hamilton lays Mercedes' struggles bare with honest verdict after Melbourne practice
Mercedes‘ struggles look set to continue at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend with them having another pretty tough set of practice sessions on Friday in Melbourne.