After struggling with setup issues through Australian Grand Prix practice, Max Verstappen was surprised by his Red Bull car’s performance on Saturday as the Formula 1 defending champion took third place in qualifying for the season-opening race.
Category: Formula 1
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Sainz feels vindicated by Williams choice
Discarded by Ferrari, Carlos Sainz said he felt vindicated for joining Williams after both he and teammate Alex Albon qualified in the top 10 on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix.
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Russell: McLaren in ‘prime position’ for 2025
George Russell predicted world champions McLaren are in “prime position” for the 2025 season and said only Sunday’s threat of rain can stop the orange cars winning the Australian Grand Prix.
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Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Melbourne qualifying
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered on McLaren’s preseason promise by locking out the front row of the grid for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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Norris, Piastri: Papaya rules are ‘clear’
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri say the rules of engagement between the two of them are clear as they prepare to start the season-opening Australian Grand Prix alongside each other at the front of the grid.
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F1 is back: The best of day one as Australian GP nears
Formula 1 is back, and we bring you the best news and media from the paddock from the opening media day in Melbourne.
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If Hamilton is in F1 title fight, Leclerc expects to be, too
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has dominated headlines, but new teammate Charles Leclerc is ready for an almighty (but cordial) title fight.
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Verstappen: Red Bull issues ‘hard to fix’ at opener
Max Verstappen has admitted that Red Bull’s grip issues will be “hard to fix” at the Australian Grand Prix as the reigning four-time world champion prepares for a difficult opening weekend of the season.
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F2 rocked by testing scandal on eve of season
Formula 1’s main feeder series, Formula 2, has been rocked by a testing scandal on the eve of the new season, which starts at the Australian Grand Prix.
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Hamilton on steep learning curve after practice
Lewis Hamilton doubts pole position will be possible on his Ferrari debut in Australia this weekend as he continues on a steep learning curve in his new car.