Nothing working for Mercedes, says Hamilton
MELBOURNE : Lewis Hamilton was left grasping for answers as Mercedes' struggles continued at free practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday.
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Lewis Hamilton concerned by lack of Mercedes improvement after Australian Grand Prix practice
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that the changes Mercedes have made to his car haven’t improved its performance, after a disappointing day of practice ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
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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.
‘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 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.
Leclerc tops Verstappen as Merc woes persist in Australia
Charles Leclerc capped off another encouraging day for Ferrari by setting the pace ahead of Max Verstappen in Australian GP second practice, with Mercedes further down the field in a miserable start to their weekend.
Lewis Hamilton finishes seventh at first practice ahead of Australian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton finished a distant seventh in first practice for the Australian Grand Prix.