Lewis Hamilton admitted he isn’t getting as much out of Mercedes’ car as George Russell after being knocked out in the second round of qualifying in Melbourne.
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Pole position ‘a bit unexpected after tricky weekend’ – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he was surprised to take pole position for the Australian Grand Prix having not led a session during the weekend until Q3.
2024 Australian Grand Prix grid
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Australian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Carlos Sainz Jnr and Lando Norris.
FIA is target of “malicious” attacks – Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told the organisation’s members he is the target of “malicious” attacks aimed at destabilising him and the governing body.
Williams explain why they had no spare car for Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles has explained why they did not have a spare car available this weekend, which has led to Logan Sargeant missing the race.
Hamilton feels “the least confident I’ve ever felt with this car” in Australia
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton was deeply unhappy with the handling of his Mercedes after ending Friday practice in Melbourne 18th out of 19 drivers who set times.
Susie Wolff’s complaint against FIA won’t be “brushed under the carpet”
Formula 1
Posted onSusie Wolff will not back down in her legal action against the FIA over allegations made about her last year, says her husband, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Are Williams right to bench Sargeant so Albon can race after crash?
Debates and Polls
Posted onLogan Sargeant has been forced to give up his car for team mate Alexander Albon, who crashed in practice. Did Williams make the right call?
Vettel to test Porsche 963 hypercar next week as he considers Le Mans bid
WEC
Posted onFour-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will test Porsche’s race-winning 963 hypercar next week.
Williams pull Sargeant out of Australian GP so Albon can drive his car
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams have withdrawn Logan Sargeant from the Australian Grand Prix in order to let Alexander Albon race his car.
Perez wary of Ferrari’s pace, Verstappen sees “nothing worrying”
Formula 1
Posted onThe Red Bull drivers gave different views of how serious a threat rivals Ferrari are after the first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes’ set-up experiment on Hamilton’s car “massively backfired”
Formula 1
Posted onA drastic set-up change on Lewis Hamilton’s car “backfired”, the team admitted, after he set the second-slowest time in Friday’s second practice session.
2024 Australian Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Albon to miss second practice after heavy crash
Formula 1
Posted onAlexander Albon will take no further part in today’s running at the Albert Park circuit following his heavy crash in first practice.
F3 driver given three-place grid drop for retaliatory collision which put rival in wall
Formula 3
Posted onFormula 3 Nikola Tsolov was given a three-place grid drop for tomorrow’s sprint race after causing a rival to crash into a barrier during practice.
IndyCar drivers unsure if “phenomenal” Thermal track will produce good racing
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar drivers praised the track they will race on for the first time this weekend but are unsure how easy it will be to overtake.
Perez “really pleased” with his progress over first two races
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez says he is “heading in the right direction” with his car at the start of the new season following his troubled 2023 campaign.
I’m “pretty fixed” at Red Bull says Verstappen amid speculation over contract
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says he is “pretty fixed” at Red Bull amid speculation over whether he will see out his long-term deal to drive for the team.
Ricciardo eager for “more mind games” in F1
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo eager for “more mind games” in F1 • Verstappen “hates” Drive to Survive interviews • FIA deserves more money from F1 – vice-president
Susie Wolff begins legal action over “statements made about me by the FIA”
Formula 1
Posted onSusie Wolff, the CEO of F1 Academy, is taking legal action over remarks she says the FIA made about her in December.