Charles Leclerc takes pole at Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton starts fifth
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will start the Australian Grand Prix from fifth after Charles Leclerc secured pole position for Sunday's race.
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‘All over the place’ - Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull's performance after qualifying second at Australian Grand Prix
Defending Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says his performance so far this weekend has been “all over the place”, despite qualifying second at the Australian Grand Prix. The Dutchman, victorious in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago, was unable to find himself on pole after an impressive display from current championship leader and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Ad/> Despite securing a place on the front row of the grid for tomorrow’s race, Verstappen insists he has endured problems with his car throughout his time in Melbourne so far.
Lewis Hamilton in positive mood as he labels Mercedes car a 'viper'
Lewis Hamilton admitted he was pleased enough with his qualifying performance for the Australian Grand Prix, despite labelling his car ‘spiteful’ and a ‘viper’.
Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Grabs Pole Ahead Of Max Verstappen
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen -- and in the process broke Lewis Hamilton's stranglehold on the grid in Melbourne. Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez is on the second row after coming in third ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris. Mercedes' Hamilton, who has been the pole-sitter eight times in Melbourne, including the last six in a row at Albert Park, will start fifth. It is a second pole of the year for Leclerc after the season-opening race in Bahrain, where he went on to win.
Lewis Hamilton will be in Formula One for many more years – Toto Wolff
Lewis Hamilton will be in Formula One for many more years, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has claimed despite the Briton’s dissatisfactory start to the new season.
How to watch the F1 Australian Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream for third race of 2022 season
Melbourne plays host to the third race of the 2022 Formula One season on Sunday morning.
Charles Leclerc grabs pole number 2 ahead of Max Verstappen for Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed pole on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of title rival Max Verstappen - and in the process broke Lewis Hamilton's stranglehold on the grid in Melbourne.
Lando Norris mocks George Russell with Mercedes star 'annoyed' at F1 last-minute change
Lando Norris took an opportunity to poke fun at close rival George Russell after qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, with the Mercedes star perplexed at why F1 officials cut the fourth DRS zone for this weekend. It's proven to be a much better weekend for McLaren Down Under with both cars making it through to Q3 for the first time this season.