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Australian Grand Prix 2022: Charles Leclerc tops second practice timing charts, Max Verstappen not far behind
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc signalled his intent at the Australian Grand Prix after setting the pace in second practice at Albert Park. The 24-year-old Monégasque’s time of 1:18:978 saw him beat early-season rival Max Verstappen by +0.245s, with the second Ferrari of Carlos Sainz, fastest in first practice, not far behind in third.
Sebastian Vettel uses fire extinguisher on car during Australian F1 Grand Prix practice
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has blasted his car with a fire extinguisher after it overheated on the track during the first practice for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Australian Grand Prix: Ferrari strong again as Alpine impress in Friday practice
Ferrari once again looked strong in Friday free practice for the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, as Carlos Sainz and then Charles Leclerc topped the time-sheets in the two sessions at Albert Park.
‘No magic fix’ - Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff issues warning ahead of Australian Grand Prix
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists there will be no “magic fix” to cure Mercedes’ stuttering start to the 2022 Formula 1 season, but says he is targeting an improved display at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows, vying for a ninth successive constructors’ title, have struggled to match the pace of rivals Ferrari and Red Bull in the early weeks of the season.
Australian GP: Carlos Sainz Outguns Ferrari Teammate Charles Leclerc In 1st Melbourne Practice
Carlos Sainz ruthlessly outpaced Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and world champion Max Verstappen to clock the fastest time in opening practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday. The Spaniard powered round a revamped Albert Park circuit under clear skies with a best time of one minute 19.806 seconds among his 24 laps, largely on soft tyres. Early championship leader Leclerc, who won the season-opening race in Bahrain, was half a second slower on 1:20.377, fractionally ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez. Verstappen was fourth, 0.82secs off Sainz.
Australian Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz leads Ferrari one-two in Melbourne, Mercedes well off the pace
Ferrari continued their excellent start to the 2022 season as Carlos Sainz produced the quickest time in first practice at the Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard’s time of 1:19:806 saw him better team-mate Charles Leclerc by +0.571s as Ferrari signalled their intent for the weekend with an impressive one-two.
