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What we learned from Friday practice at F1's 2023 Australian GP

Mixed Melbourne weather and Formula 1 data systems trouble resulted in frustratingly truncated first practice running for the 2023 Australian Grand Prix, where Red Bull led the way but faced rare issues.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

F1 Australian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

The reigning world champion’s 1m18.790s to top first practice was the fastest overall lap time on the opening day of F1 track action at Albert Park, after second practice was hit by rain, leaving Fernando Alonso’s 1m18.887s in FP2 fractionally off the outright best time.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

Fernando Alonso says Lewis Hamilton has "a short memory" as Brit's "weaknesses" on show

Hamilton recently said that Red Bull's RB19 is the fastest F1 car he has ever seen, but fellow veteran Alonso thinks the Brit has forgotten about some of his old Mercedes machines

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

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Guenther Steiner makes Australian GP F1 fans roar with "ask your mum" reply to question

Steiner is never afraid to speak his mind or crack a joke, and the same was true as he turned up for a question and answer event with Formula 1 fans in Melbourne

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Why F1 drivers seemed "blindfolded" by Melbourne GPS issue

After 40 minutes the opening practice session at Melbourne's Albert Park was red-flagged due to a loss of GPS data, which meant teams could no longer track each other on around the circuit.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

F1: Sergio Perez responds to Jos Verstappen ‘rift’ after handshake ‘snub’ footage

Red Bull driver insists he was congratulated by Max Verstappen’s dad after Saudi win

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

F1 in race to finalise standalone Saturday sprint rules for Baku

The basic idea is for the sprint event and the grand prix to have their own qualifying sessions, and for the result of the sprint not to impact the grid positions for the main event.

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

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Lando Norris has McLaren F1 future clarified as Zak Brown explains exit clause situation

Norris is reportedly the subject of interest from the top F1 teams with the Brit unable to show his true talents with a McLaren team which seems to be going in the wrong direction

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Explained: What caused F1 GPS problems in Australian GP practice

The opening one-hour practice session at Albert Park was stopped after 40 minutes when it became clear that teams were unable to track cars on the circuit and as a result, there were several crash near-misses.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

F1 team boss will "for sure" speak to Daniel Ricciardo about 2024 race seat plans

Ricciardo is off the F1 grid this year and in a reserve role for Red Bull but, as he returns to the paddock for the first time at the Australian Grand Prix, there is a buzz about his future

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Mercedes rules out early introduction of F1 car upgrades

After drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton scored sixth and seventh in qualifying for 2023 opener in Bahrain, Wolff declared that the team would change its car concept.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

F2 Australia: Iwasa secures pole in disrupted wet qualifying

The DAMS driver was quick from the off, tackling torrential downpours before setting a 1m45.118s to top the timesheets for his first pole position since Abu Dhabi last season.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

Lando Norris backs tough F1 choices McLaren had to make

A review conducted by team principal Andrea Stella at the request of CEO Zak Brown has led to the departure of erstwhile McLaren technical director James Key.

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

Michael Masi "open" to Lewis Hamilton discussion but laughs at idea of F1 return

Former Formula 1 race director Masi is back in the paddock at the Australian GP this weekend for the first time since the Abu Dhabi fiasco which cost him his job at the FIA

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

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Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

Courtney stripped of Albert Park podium

Courtney finished second on the road in a wild second Supercars race in Melbourne, sandwiched between first-time winner Brodie Kostecki and reigning champion Shane van Gisbergen.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

Australian GP should be "open minded" about switching to F1 night race

The question of a potential night race around the Albert Park circuit was posed to Westacott during an appearance in the Sky Sports commentary booth during second free practice on Friday.

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

Australian GP should be "open-minded" about F1 night race

The question of a potential night race around the Albert Park circuit was posed to Westacott during an appearance in the Sky Sports commentary booth during second free practice on Friday.

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

Max Verstappen punished by F1 stewards as Lewis Hamilton gets his Australian GP wish

Verstappen topped the timesheets in FP1 with Hamilton second while Fernando Alonso went fastest in the rain-soaked second session of the day in Melbourne on Friday

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ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

How Oscar Piastri's Formula 1 career might not have reached the starting grid

Taking his place among the 20 drivers on the Formula 1 grid is a dream that could have easily never happened for Australian Oscar Piastri.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023

Verstappen Sets Early Pace in 1st Practice at Australian GP

In a dramatic opening practice that was halted by a red flag twice due to on-track issues, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were among the drivers to experience difficulties on the Albert Park circuit on Friday. Verstappen, who said illness left him “physically limited” when finishing second behind teammate Sergio…

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

F1 results: Verstappen, Alonso fastest in Australian GP practice

Verstappen was fastest in FP1 for Red Bull, despite a spin, and Alonso was quickest for Aston Martin in a rain-impacted FP2.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Australian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso proves biggest threat to Max Verstappen again in practice

Champion on top, but Aston Martin continue their impressive form with the quickest time in a rain-affected FP2

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

F1 Australian GP: Alonso leads Leclerc in wet FP2

Verstappen led the pack out of the pits at the start of FP2, but it was Carlos Sainz who logged the first time to set the first place benchmark, the Spaniard putting in a 1m20.378s on the medium tyres.

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2023

F1 Australian GP: Alonso tops rain-hit second practice from Leclerc

Verstappen led the pack out of the pits at the start of FP2, but it was Carlos Sainz that set the first time to set the first place benchmark, the Spaniard putting in a 1m20.378s on the medium tyres to establish the first-place benchmark.

Autosport · Mar 31, 2023

Horner surprised at FIA clampdown on "iconic" F1 team pitwall celebrations

Ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, as fully revealed by Autosport, F1 race director Niels Wittich has reminded the teams that their staff scaling pitwall fences is outlawed under the FIA’s International Sporting Code requirements and is subject to penalties.

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