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Fernando Alonso Fastest In Wet Australian Second practice, Max Verstappen Third

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets ahead of Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc in a rain-hit second practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, but world champion Max Verstappen went fastest for the day. The Spanish veteran followed up his podium finishes at the first two races of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia with another eye-opening run. He powered around the bumpy Albert Park circuit under darkening clouds before rain fell in a best time of one minute 18.887 seconds among his 13 laps, bettering his fourth place in the first one-hour session.

Australian GP: Alonso fastest in second practice as rain stalls Red Bull's blistering pace

Fernando Alonso clarified his intentions as he chases his first Formula 1 victory in 10 years. The Spaniard put his Aston Martin at the top of the times in the second practice session for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, pipping Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen from Red Bull.

Max Verstappen quickest in eventful opening practice session for Australian GP

The first practice session for the weekend's Australian Grand Prix was not without drama. From drivers going off track to the performance differences in tyres, there was enough information to suggest that the rest of the weekend would be very good.

Max Verstappen still not 100% after racing in Saudi Arabia with 'missing lung'

Max Verstappen said he felt like he was racing with one lung in Saudi Arabia and is still not match-fit for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.

Red Bull on a charge, Alonso in the wings: Three talking points ahead of Aussie GP

The Australian Grand Prix is here, and so are the many talking points that need addressing.

Porsche's race to 2026 is run: Unrealistic demands ended German carmaker's F1 entry hopes

Porsche's re-entry into Formula 1 had been one of the biggest talking points throughout 2022. Rumours of a collaboration with a leading team quickly raced up and down the paddock, eventually confirming that the German automaker was in talks with its Austrian neighbours, Red Bull Racing.

Alonso seeks 33rd Formula 1 win after 100 podium finishes

MELBOURNE: After claiming his 100th podium in Saudi Arabia in confusing and controversial circumstances, Fernando Alonso is looking for a better result at Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix than his two third-place finishes so far this Formula One season.

'I'm not here to be second': Verstappen looking for reliability in Australia as Perez lurks

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen is banking on Red Bull ironing out reliability issues with his car as he targets a second Formula 1 win of the season at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, which was a race he failed to finish last year.

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Fernando Alonso Fastest In Wet Australian Second practice, Max Verstappen Third

Australian GP: Alonso fastest in second practice as rain stalls Red Bull's blistering pace

Max Verstappen quickest in eventful opening practice session for Australian GP

Max Verstappen still not 100% after racing in Saudi Arabia with 'missing lung'

Red Bull on a charge, Alonso in the wings: Three talking points ahead of Aussie GP

Porsche's race to 2026 is run: Unrealistic demands ended German carmaker's F1 entry hopes

Alonso seeks 33rd Formula 1 win after 100 podium finishes

'I'm not here to be second': Verstappen looking for reliability in Australia as Perez lurks