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Australian Grand Prix: Rain causes unknowns as Fernando Alonso tops FP2 after chaotic FP1 in Melbourne

Fernando Alonso was fastest in a rain-affected second practice for the Australian Grand Prix. Alonso beat Charles Leclerc by 0.445 seconds, with Max Verstappen a further 0.170 further adrift, although all the best lap times were set on the medium tyres as rain meant the normal qualifying simulations were not conducted. Ad George Russell was fourth for Mercedes, while Lewis Hamilton struggled with setup so was down in 13th place.

Fernando Alonso fastest in rainy second practice at Australian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets for Aston Martin in a rain-hit second free practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday after Formula One champion Max Verstappen was quickest in the dry first session.

Alonso fastest in rainy second practice at Australian Grand Prix

MELBOURNE :Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets for Aston Martin in a rain-hit second free practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday after Formula One champion Max Verstappen was quickest in the dry first session.

Verstappen Fastest In Australian GP Practice, Hamilton Second

Max Verstappen outpaced Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to clock the fastest time in opening practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, as the defending world champion reinforced his early season dominance. The Dutchman powered around the Albert Park circuit with a best time of one minute 18.790 seconds among his 17 laps, largely on soft tyres. He demonstrated his superior speed again, but also had a massive spin at the exit of Turn 4 late on, ruining his tyres.

Verstappen fastest in first practice at Australian Grand Prix

MELBOURNE : Formula One world champion Max Verstappen topped the timesheets for Red Bull before taking a late spin at Albert Park in an eventful first free practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday.

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes ‘will take a year’ to potentially close the gap on Red Bull ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton believes it will “take a year” for Mercedes to potentially close the gap and compete with Red Bull again. Hamilton has endured a challenging start to the season for a second successive campaign, and his Mercedes team are in the process of redesigning their car. Ad He has recently opened up on the troubles he has been facing with the new W14 car in the opening two races, and how he feels uncomfortable with the positioning of the cockpit.

Alonso cautiously optimistic over Aston Martin's early pace heading into Australian GP

Veteran Fernando Alonso said on Thursday he was brimming with confidence heading into the Australian Grand Prix, but was cautious about whether Aston Martin could maintain their red-hot early season form.

Lewis Hamilton admits it will take Mercedes 'rest of year to close gap' on Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that it is going to take Mercedes “the rest of the year to close gap” on reigning champions Red Bull.

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Australian Grand Prix: Rain causes unknowns as Fernando Alonso tops FP2 after chaotic FP1 in Melbourne

Fernando Alonso fastest in rainy second practice at Australian Grand Prix

Alonso fastest in rainy second practice at Australian Grand Prix

Verstappen Fastest In Australian GP Practice, Hamilton Second

Verstappen fastest in first practice at Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes ‘will take a year’ to potentially close the gap on Red Bull ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Alonso cautiously optimistic over Aston Martin's early pace heading into Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton admits it will take Mercedes 'rest of year to close gap' on Red Bull