Mercedes say their poor weekend in Australia gave them some insight into why their W15 isn’t performing well at certain temperatures.
2024 F1 season articles archive
2024 F1 season articles
What were Alonso’s battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race?
Formula 1
Posted onAfter George Russell’s crash Fernando Alonso told his team he had a “problem on the throttle” and was concerned he wouldn’t finish the race.
Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997
2024 Australian GP stats and facts
Posted onThe last time a driver won on their return to F1 following an absence was in 1997. Here are more stats and facts from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin will not try to overturn Alonso’s Australian Grand Prix penalty
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin will not attempt to overturn Fernando Alonso’s penalty for his driving prior to George Russell’s crash in last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Other drivers wouldn’t work as hard as Sainz did to return after surgery – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris doubts other drivers would have made the effort Carlos Sainz Jnr did to return to racing two weeks after undergoing surgery.
“Red flag!”: Rapid reactions and radio confusion in seconds after Russell’s shunt
Formula 1
Posted onWhen George Russell crashed out late in the Australian Grand Prix, drivers’ race engineers had to act fast to prevent an even bigger accident.
2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMelbourne produced a memorable weekend with some exceptional performances. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz thought Australian Grand Prix return was “not going to happen” after surgery
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr feared he would not recover from his appendix surgery in time to compete in the Australian Grand Prix, which he won yesterday.
Was Perez right that even a reliable Red Bull wouldn’t have beaten Ferrari?
2024 Australian GP interactive data
Posted onWould Ferrari have won even if Max Verstappen hadn’t retired? Their drivers thought so – and so did Sergio Perez. Here’s what the data reveals.
Alonso indignant over penalty as stewards highlight the limits of his explanation
Formula 1
Posted onThe stewards’ explanation of Fernando Alonso’s penalty showed the limit of his explanation for an “extraordinary” manoeuvre.
‘This year we wake up knowing we can fight’: Haas pair hail double points finish
Formula 1
Posted onHaas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg said the team has been reinvigorated this year after their double points finish in the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz shows surgical precision as Verstappen’s hopes melt in Melbourne
2024 Australian GP report
Posted onJust over two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz Jnr secured his most memorable victory in motorsport in Melbourne.
Norris grateful Piastri “made my life easier” when team ordered swap
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris said he appreciated his team mate giving up a podium finish in his home race for him when McLaren ordered the pair to swap positions.
Sauber apologise to drivers after another botched pit stop leads to fine
Formula 1
Posted onThe Sauber team apologised to their drivers after suffering more problems during their pit stops in today’s Australian Grand Prix.
Were stewards right to penalise Alonso over his driving before Russell’s crash?
Penalty Box
Posted onDid Fernando Alonso deserve the drive-through penalty he was given for slowing in front of George Russell shortly before the Mercedes driver crashed?
Hamilton concerned by Mercedes’ inconsistent performance before retirement
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes performed completely differently at Albert Park to earlier rounds before he retired from the race.
Alonso penalised 20 seconds for “potentially dangerous” defensive move
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso has fallen two places in the finishing positions for the Australian GP after the stewards penalised him for his driving prior to George Russell’s crash.
Verstappen “absolutely” wasn’t going to win even if he hadn’t retired – Perez
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez is convinced Ferrari would have won the Australian Grand Prix even if Max Verstappen hadn’t retired.
Leclerc admits Sainz ‘did a better job all weekend’ after Ferrari one-two
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc admits he doubts he would have been able to challenge team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr for victory in the Australian Grand Prix.
Stewards summon Alonso over “alleged incident” with Russell before crash
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso has been summoned to the stewards as data from his car indicated he slowed abruptly before George Russell crashed behind him.