Lando Norris was quickest of all in a frantic opening practice session in Melbourne interrupted by a heavy crash for Williams’ Alexander Albon.
2024 Australian Grand Prix articles archive
Ricciardo believes RB “inconsistencies” have been addressed for home race
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he suffered from some “inconsistencies” between his RB and his team mate’s car in the last round in Jeddah.
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.
Wheel nut problem which ruined Sauber’s pit stops ‘not 100% fixed’
Formula 1
Posted onSauber’s drivers admit the team has more work to do to prevent a repeat of the pit stop problems which ruined their first two races this year.
Hamilton: Verstappen already “very hard to catch” after first two races
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton is targeting race wins in his final season with Mercedes but doubts he will be able to challenge for the championship.
Ocon reminded of Manor debut as he starts season out of points
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon said going into another weekend not expecting to score any points is “the worst feeling you can have.”
Sainz “won’t be 100%” in Australian GP return after “10 days in bed”
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has admitted he won’t be at “100%” as he returns to the cockpit this weekend in Australia following surgery.
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.
Sainz “expected” to make F1 return at Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr is expected to race in the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, meaning Oliver Bearman can return to his Formula 2 seat.
Will Sainz take his seat back from Bearman? Five talking points for the Australian GP
Formula 1
Posted onWill Carlos Sainz Jnr be fit enough to resume his Ferrari seat in Melbourne? Here are the talking points for the Australian Grand Prix.
When and where to watch the Australian GP, IndyCar and more this weekend
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Albert Park this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Australian Grand Prix and more.
Australian GP to forbid fans from entering track at end of this year’s race
Formula 1
Posted onFans will be barred from running onto the track after the conclusion of the Australian Grand Prix following an “unacceptable” incident last year.
F1 reveals record 24-round calendar for 2024 with three Saturday races
2024 F1 calendar
Posted onFormula 1 has revealed its new calendar for the 2024 season which will feature a record-breaking 24 grands prix and three races on Saturdays.