Carlos Sainz Jnr was given a formal reprimand for impeding a rival in first practice. Lance Stroll was cleared over a similar incident but faces another investigation.
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Albert Park track changes will play into Red Bull’s hands, Leclerc predicts
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Posted onCharles Leclerc believes the changes to the Albert Park for this year’s Australian Grand Prix will suit rivals Red Bull.
2022 Australian Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.
Alonso and Tsunoda make final penalty-free power unit changes at third round
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Posted onFernando Alonso and Yuki Tsunoda will both move to a third power unit as practice for the Australian Grand Prix begins on Friday.
Vettel under investigation after moped ride on Albert Park track
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Posted onSebastian Vettel’s ride back to the pits on a moped may land him in trouble with the stewards.
Announce return to South Africa next, Hamilton tells F1 after Las Vegas joins calendar
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Posted onLewis Hamilton is keeping up his calls for Formula 1 to return to Africa following last week’s announcement of a new race in Las Vegas.
Sainz leads Leclerc in Ferrari one-two ahead of Red Bulls in first practice
2022 Australian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr was quickest ahead of Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc during the first practice session of Formula 1’s return to the Australian Grand Prix.
Typically warm, dry weekend expected in Melbourne for F1’s Australian return
2022 Australian Grand Prix weather
Posted onDrivers will likely have a third dry race weekend in a row to start the season as Formula 1 returns to the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
F1 taking consequences of soaring freight costs “really seriously”
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Posted onThe soaring cost of transporting freight around the world will hit all Formula 1 teams equally, Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has said.
Magnussen hopes Albert Park changes do not prove too “over the top”
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Posted onKevin Magnussen says he supports the track changes made to the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne but hopes they will not make overtaking “too easy”.
2022 Australian Grand Prix build-up in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, where Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez sampled Australian Supercars.
Schumacher’s Jeddah crash leaves Haas without spare car for Australian Grand Prix
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Posted onHaas do not have a spare car to fall back on at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix due to Mick Schumacher’s heavy crash at the previous race.
Pirelli explains thinking behind ‘step’ in Melbourne tyre compound choice
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Posted onFor the first time since 2018, Pirelli has put a ‘step’ in its tyre compound choices for a Formula 1 race. Its motorsport director Mario Isola explains why.
Albert Park’s second sector “now basically a massive straight” after changes
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Posted onRevisions to the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix have drastically changed the nature of the track, say Alpine’s drivers.
Pictures: New-look Albert Park welcomes F1 back for first race in three years
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Posted onFormula 1 drivers have had their first look at the revised Albert Park circuit in Melbourne which will hold this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Will Albert Park’s revamp improve the racing? Five Australian Grand Prix talking points
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Posted onA heavily revised track, four DRS zones and an unusual tyre compound combination. Here are the talking points ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
McLaren’s poor performance not just down to brake duct fix
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Posted onThe compromises McLaren made to address its braking problem in pre-season testing are not the only cause of its uncompetitive start to the season, according to team principal Andreas Seidl.
Fourth DRS zone added for F1’s return to Albert Park circuit
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Posted onThe Australian Grand Prix will be the first to feature four separate DRS zones around the lap this weekend as F1 returns to Albert Park.
2022 Australian Grand Prix TV Times
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Albert Park this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Australian Grand Prix and more plus IndyCar and Formula E.