Norris: Mercedes, Hamilton struggles 'nice to see'
Lando Norris believes Lewis Hamilton's struggles so far this season are reassuring for the future of Formula One.
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‘Nothing we change makes a difference’ - Lewis Hamilton outlines Mercedes’ struggles at Australian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton cut a frustrated figure after admitting the opening two practice sessions at the Australian Grand Prix have left Mercedes with much to ponder. The Silver Arrows’ weekend got off to a difficult start in first practice as both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished well off the pace of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who finished top of the timing charts and headed a Scuderia one-two at Albert Park. Ad/> Things didn’t get much better in second practice for a team looking to record a ninth straight constructors’ title, with both of Mercedes’ drivers over a second behind eventual victor Charles Leclerc.
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.
FIA jewellery reminder sparks amusing exchange between Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen
One of the more niche topics of discussion around the Australian Grand Prix this weekend has surrounded the wearing of jewellery by some drivers when at the wheel of their car.
WATCH LIVE: The F1 Show - Australia
Catch up on all the storylines and overnight track action from the opening day of the Australian GP with our free live stream of The F1 Show, live from Albert Park.
FIA jewellery note sparks amusing exchange between Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen
One of the more niche topics of discussion around the Australian Grand Prix this weekend has surrounded the wearing of jewellery by some drivers when at the wheel of their car.
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.