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Alonso hails "best qualifying" of F1 2023 despite being behind Mercedes

With the Red Bull of Sergio Perez eliminated in Q1, Alonso was a favourite to qualify on the front row for Sunday's Melbourne race alongside overwhelming favourite Max Verstappen, who duly took pole.

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Albon: Mastery of F1's tyre "dark art" key to Australian GP Q3 surprise

The Williams driver proved to be one of the major surprises of a close fight for positions in Melbourne as he secured eighth place on the grid, just one spot behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

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Albon: Mastery of F1's tyre "dark art" key to Q3 surprise

The Williams driver proved to be one of the major surprises of a close fight for grid positions in Melbourne as he secured eighth place on the grid, just one spot behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

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George Russell Sky Sports interview interrupted by huge car fire at Australian GP

Russell was thrilled with his qualifying result, but was interrupted while talking about it after spotting a large car fire break out in the pit lane in Melbourne

Daily Mirror

Max Verstappen claims pole for Australian GP but Mercedes roar again

Red Bull’s world champion claims 22nd career pole and first in Australia as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton line up just behind

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Russell “disappointed” to miss Australian GP pole with surprise Mercedes pace

Russell pinched second on the grid in the dying moments of qualifying in Melbourne as he ran 0.236s adrift of pacesetter Max Verstappen, who led the way for Red Bull courtesy of a 1m16.732s lap.

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F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Russell to pole; Perez last

After a light rain shower had hit the Albert Park track just ahead of the one-hour session getting underway and with the C4 softs holding on for multiple laps but requiring multiple warm-ups to be at their best, the Melbourne crowd was treated to an action-packed session.

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F1 Australian GP: Verstappen beats Mercedes pair to pole, Perez starts last

After a light rain shower had hit the Albert Park track just ahead of the one-hour session getting underway, and with the C4 softs holding on for multiple laps but requiring multiple warm-ups to be at their best, the Melbourne crowd was treated to an action-packed session.

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The Internet Is Divided Over This Woman’s $1K Cancellation Fee At A Melbourne Restaurant

This $1020 cancellation fee has got social media users in a tizzy.

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Max Verstappen sees off Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to snatch Australian GP pole

Red Bull racers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were hoping to make it three poles in a row between them, but Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were among those lying in wait as the rainclouds gathered in Melbourne

Daily Mirror

Rampant Drua hand Rebels Super Rugby defeat

Melbourne's hopes of consecutive Super Rugby Pacific wins have been crushed in Suva, with Fijian Drua winning 38-28 after a dazzling first half.

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Sergio Perez beaches Red Bull in Australian GP qualifying before X-rated blast over radio

Perez was one of the favourites for pole in Melbourne after managing it last time out in Jeddah, but was out minutes into the session after beaching his Red Bull in the gravel

Daily Mirror

Demons seek secret recipe for success against Swans

Melbourne are out to reverse a worrying recent trend against Sydney as they welcome back star defender Steven May for a battle with Lance Franklin.

AAP

Fijiana outclass Rebels in Suva Super W clash

The Fijiana Drua have continued on their Super W winning way, setting up their 39-12 victory over the Melbourne Rebels in Suva with a crushing first half.

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Teenager dies in fiery Chirnside Park crash while two others hospitalised with serious injuries

A 16-year-old boy has died in a fiery crash at Chirnside Park in Melbourne's north-east overnight, while two passengers remain in hospital in a serious condition.

Motorsport

F1 Australian GP: Verstappen fastest from Alonso in FP3

After Friday's rain-affected FP2, Saturday's final practice session predominantly took place on a dry Albert Park circuit despite the threatening Melbourne clouds, although a morning drizzle had further washed away the rubber that had been built up over the weekend.

AAP

Teen killed, two badly injured in underage smash

A 16-year-old boy has been killed and two others are seriously injured, including an underage driver, after a crash in Melbourne's east.

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F1 Australian GP: Verstappen leads Alonso in final practice

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Daniel Ricciardo, in Melbourne for the F1 grand prix, makes a pit stop at school to support Hands on Learning

Racing driver Daniel Ricciardo is one of Australia’s highest-profile athletes, but he could've fallen through the cracks at school. He wants to make sure that doesn't happen to the next generation.

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Rabbitohs want to see early-game magic from Mitchell

Coach Jason Demetriou has refused to blame South Sydney's attack for the loss to Melbourne but would like to see Latrell Mitchell firing earlier in games.

AAP

Magpies ponder next ruck move with Cameron sidelined

Coach Craig McRae says Collingwood must get creative to solve their ruck shortage after confirmation Darcy Cameron will be sidelined for a significant period.

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Storm's slow start no surprise, says coach Bellamy

Melbourne appear to be on their way to recovering from their sluggish start to the year, but coach Craig Bellamy has been willing to be patient.

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Labor win Aston by-election in historic upset

The Liberals' Peter Dutton has vowed the party will rebuild after a big swing to Labor in the Aston by-election handed the Albanese government a historic win.

AAP

Storm finding their feet with 18-10 win over Souths

Melbourne can thank their goal-line defence and the efforts of their halves for a hard-fought 18-10 defeat of South Sydney.

Autosport

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.

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