F1’s new cars have broken the circuit record in Melbourne but Lewis Hamilton expected them to be even quicker. Here’s why they aren’t.
2017 Australian Grand Prix articles archive
2017 Australian Grand Prix
“We’ve done as much as we can” to improve bad 2016 starts – Hamilton
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he has been working over the winter to ensure he doesn’t repeat the poor starts which dogged his 2016 campaign.
Hamilton expected new cars would be quicker despite record pole lap
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he expected Formula One’s new generation of cars to lap quicker after setting a record-breaking pole position for the Australian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen pleased by Ferrari pace despite “messy” qualifying
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen took encouragement from Ferrari’s pace in qualifying despite being out-qualified by both Mercedes drivers and his team mate.
Perez given reprimand for slow pace in qualifying
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez has been given a formal reprimand after the stewards ruled he drove too slowly between the Safety Car lines during qualifying.
Giovinazzi delighted after “special” F1 debut
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onAntonio Giovinazzi expressed delight at his debut qualifying performance having been called up at short notice to drive for Sauber this weekend.
Vettel: Pole wasn’t possible but “we can do something in the race”
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel said second place was the best Ferrari could do in qualifying at Melbourne but they should be strong in the race.
2017 Australian Grand Prix qualifying and final practice in pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2017 Australian Grand Prix.
Hamilton holds off Vettel attack for pole
2017 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the first race of the year but he will share the front row of the grid with Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari.
2017 Australian Grand Prix grid
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton took pole position for the 2017 Australian Grand Prix ahead of Sebastian Vettel.
Live: 2017 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
F1 Fanatic Live
Posted onFollow the 2017 Australian Grand Prix qualifying session on F1 Fanatic Live.
Vettel puts Ferrari on top as Stroll crash ends practice
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel put Ferrari on top of the times ahead of qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix with a record-breaking lap of Melbourne.
Live: 2017 Australian Grand Prix third practice
F1 Fanatic Live
Posted onFollow the 2017 Australian Grand Prix third practice session on F1 Fanatic Live.
Side-by-side: F1’s wide new look hits the track
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula One’s wide new cars have hit the track for the first race weekend of 2017 and make a jarring contrast with last year’s machines.
Why it’s too soon to write Ferrari off
2017 Australian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onThe first day of practice in Australia looked like a setback for Ferrari, but it’s too early to write off their chances.
Boullier doubts car changes will spoil the racing
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren racing director Eric Boullier doubts F1’s new regulations will be a serious hindrance to overtaking.
2017 Australian Grand Prix team radio notes: Practice
2017 Australian Grand Prix radio notes
Posted onJolyon Palmer hit the wall, Felipe Massa hit trouble and F1’s newest driver got held up by one of his most experienced rivals. Here’s what they had to say.
Quick start is our best hope for a win – Verstappen
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull’s best hopes of winning this weekend rest on getting good starts after being outpaced by Mercedes and Ferrari on Friday.
Hamilton relieved Mercedes put testing “struggles” behind them
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he is pleased Mercedes have put the problems they experienced in testing behind them after topping the first two practice sessions of 2017.
Hamilton completes practice sweep ahead of Vettel
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton made it two out of two as Mercedes stayed on top in the second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix.