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Red Bull can’t win Australian GP “under normal conditions” – Marko

Red Bull is pinning its Australian Grand Prix hopes on Sunday’s forecast rain and Max Verstappen’s proven ability to drag maximum performance out of whatever car he’s driving.

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Marko rules Red Bull out of Australian GP victory with podium the "maximum" to aim for

Red Bull is pinning its Australian Grand Prix hopes on Sunday’s forecast rain and Max Verstappen’s proven ability to drag maximum performance out of whatever car he’s driving.

Autosport

Australian Grand Prix prediction: Norris and Verstappen to ignite championship battle

Read our free F1 betting tips ahead of the first race of the new season in Melbourne on Sunday

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F1 Australian Grand Prix 2025: Ferrari back Lewis Hamilton after finishing fifth in first practice

Charles Leclerc sets the pace ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris

Evening Standard

Horner defends Lawson after he was “too slow” in Melbourne F1 practice

Liam Lawson’s maiden grand prix weekend with Red Bull got off to a shaky start as he closed out Friday’s second practice session 17th fastest of the 19 drivers who took part – and over half a second slower than team-mate Max Verstappen on the same soft tyre compound.

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Hamilton's making gains adjusting his driving style to Ferrari in time for race day

The seven-time world champion insists his feeling with new F1 car package “doesn't feel bad”, as Ferrari team-mate Leclerc leads 0.4s gap in Melbourne FP2

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“Too much, too soon” – Bearman rues Melbourne FP1 crash

Oliver Bearman apologised to his Haas mechanics after a crash during first practice for the F1 Australian Grand Prix saw the British rookie forced to sit out the second hour on Friday.

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Russell: Mercedes "not much quicker" on soft tyre in Australian GP practice

George Russell felt confident with his Mercedes W16 on the harder compounds during practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix, but thought the car was struggling to get more out of the softs during the qualifying simulations.

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F1 Australian GP: Leclerc leads McLaren duo in FP2

Charles Leclerc led McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in second practice for Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix, with Ferrari finally showing more of its new car potential.

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Vowles explains Williams’ strong start to F1 2025, admits infrastructure caveat

Williams team principal James Vowles has attributed his squad’s strong early phase of the 2025 Formula 1 year to gains it has made on “low-hanging fruit” developments for its car and factory systems.

Motorsport

F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Bearman crashes, Hamilton only 12th

McLaren’s Lando Norris topped first practice for Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix ahead of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, with the action disrupted twice by two red flag stoppages.

Motorsport

Australian Grand Prix 2025 — how to watch race highlights and full replay, results

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Australian Grand Prix race weekend: how to watch, start time, schedule, circuit length, TV channel, streams and track info.

Tom’s Guide

Tsunoda ready to pay it forward and help rookie Hadjar settle into F1

Having had guidance and support from Pierre Gasly in his own maiden F1 season, Yuki Tsunoda is prepared to take on a similar role with Isack Hadjar

Motorsport

Autosport Podcast: Rounding-up media day for the Australian Grand Prix

Excitement is building in Melbourne for the 2025 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

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Australian Grand Prix 2025: How to watch this season’s first F1 race online from anywhere

Here's how to watch an Australian Grand Prix 2025 live stream from anywhere – who’ll be first off the grid in the opening race of the season?

Motorsport

Introducing F1's new rookies: Will Mercedes need to repeat tough lesson’s from Antonelli’s sole F2 campaign?

For Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, it’s personal promoting Andrea Kimi Antonelli to a Formula 1 race seat with the Silver Arrows squad at just 18.

Autosport

Mark Mann-Bryans: Hamilton Ferrari love-in must now become strictly business at Australian Grand Prix

It seems strange to suggest, after winning six world championships and some 84 grand prix with Mercedes, that Lewis Hamilton needed a new lease of life in Formula 1 – but that is exactly what he has enjoyed since moving to Ferrari.

Motorsport

Bortoleto shows his early F1 class in response to Marko "B driver" jibe

In issuing a classy response to Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko branding him as only a “B” calibre driver, Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto has continued his strong start to life in the Formula 1 media spotlight.

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Introducing F1's new rookies: Doohan has no choice but to be unruffled by Colapinto Alpine speculation

A home Formula 1 race is both blessing and curse for any driver – no matter what PR guff they spout about finding extra performance on familiar circuits. But for Alpine driver Jack Doohan, there is slightly more going in Melbourne this weekend.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton on cloud nine as Ferrari F1 debut looms: ‘This is the most exciting period of my life’

Fresh in Ferrari red and cracking jokes with Carlos Sainz and Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton was joyous and riveting in his press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport

Hamilton surprised by Ferrari F1 team-mate Leclerc's work ethic

Lewis Hamilton says the work ethic of “Mr Ferrari” Charles Leclerc is what has surprised him most about his new Formula 1 team-mate at the Scuderia.

Motorsport

Lawson: "Big opportunity" to learn from Verstappen in first full season

Liam Lawson believes it would be tough to expect him to beat Max Verstappen immediately on joining Red Bull, and instead will use a "big opportunity" to exploit his team-mate's knowledge and experience to boost his own Formula 1 skills.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton not feeling the pressure ahead of Ferrari debut

The seven-time world champion will race in a Ferrari for the first time in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Piastri: "No-brainer" to sign new McLaren F1 contract

Piastri reflects on decision to sign multi-year deal to stay with F1 constructors' champion McLaren

Motorsport

Wolff stops flirting with Verstappen and backs Antonelli to rival Russell at Mercedes

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he expects Andrea Kimi Antonelli to be on the pace with George Russell during his rookie season, but insists the Italian's goal is get acclimatised ahead of 2026.

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