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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.
‘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.
Next Stop The Oscars? Lewis Hamilton Eyes Biopic Similar To 'King Richard'
Lewis Hamilton says he is open to a biopic being made about him in a similar vein to 'King Richard', the critically acclaimed film based on Venus and Serena Williams and their father. Britain's seven-time world motor racing champion is currently producing a documentary about his life and career, but would be happy to see a feature-length film too. "We have this documentary that we're working on and I think you have to just do everything at the right time," he was quoted as saying by the official formula1.com website ahead of this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
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.
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.