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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc beat Max Verstappen to the top spot for Formula 1's 2022 Australian Grand Prix, with the latter opting to complete extra ...

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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has refuted suggestions that his winning form in 2022 reflects a transition to a “2.0” version of himself.

How much everyone has of margin, it's difficult to know. It's great to be back here. “It's still very clear to me where I need to work on this car to get better and better,” he said. “Obviously seeing the last few years that have been very difficult, and now to be back at the top, gives a lot of motivation to the whole team, to me and yeah, it's good to be here.” And also fighting in between seventh and fourth position, whenever you are doing very good performance, nobody's noticing it, which makes it quite tricky. “I never particularly struggled with pressure, I have a mindset that is just focusing on myself, on the job I have to do in the car, and not thinking too much about results and all that is around.

Lewis Hamilton says nothing that Mercedes does to try to improve its Formula 1 car is working in helping it deliver progress it needs to make.

So we need to try and get on top of things and understand why." "We need to keep digging into the data and understand it. "It's just nothing we change on the car makes a difference at the moment," explained Hamilton after Friday running.

Mercedes driver George Russell believes having the Australian Grand Prix as a standalone event is 'too tough' on Formula 1 teams amid a 23-race season.

"There's no reason why we couldn't have done a back-to-back with one of the Middle Eastern races. The season started with a Middle East double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. I think it needs to be thought about more.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was fastest in the second practice session for the Australian Grand Prix and Formula One champion Max Verstappen was right ...

"We are heading in a good direction and we’ll try to build from there tomorrow.” “For our car, I would prefer to stay with the old layout but that’s only from a performance point of view,” Leclerc said. We know we have put together on track a great car but these two teams have been in the title fight for the last two or three years. Sainz and Leclerc were 1-2 in the first practice, but Sainz cautioned against expecting too much of his Ferrari team. It’s a bit smoother and it makes the track nicer as well because you can actually attack the corners a bit more," Verstappen said. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who led after the first practice session, was third.

The Australian Grand Prix live stream will show us the third race of the 2022 F1 season. Here's how to watch it live, wherever you are, and potentially for ...

The Australian Grand Prix weekend starts on Thursday/Friday (depending on where you are in the world) with practice 1 and 2. Kayo Sports (opens in new tab) is another option. As usual, Sky Sports F1 will show the 2022 Australian Grand Prix live stream, and in up to 4K resolution. Cord-cutters will want to check out TSN Direct (opens in new tab), which comes in day- and month-long passes for $8 or $20 CAD, respectively. Not actually in Canada at the moment? The TSN app (opens in new tab) will allow you to live stream the race from your phone, streaming box or supported device. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Australian service, you'd select Australia from the list. But what if you're usually based in one of those countries but aren't at home for the Australian Grand Prix live stream? And the good news for this race is that it's being shown FOR FREE on Australia's 10Play (opens in new tab) service. However, you'll need to authenticate with your satellite, cable or live TV provider credentials to watch any sessions. To take Australia as an option, an Aussie who's currently outside of the country could tune into 10play (opens in new tab) for Australian Grand Prix coverage simply by signing up for a free account then using one of the best VPN services. Leclerc won the first race, in Bahrain, with Verstappen taking the next race in Saudi Arabia, and the two duelled thrillingly throughout both.

Follow for the latest news and updates ahead of this weekend's Australian Grand Prix as practice gets underway in Melbourne.

“It is just nothing you change on the car makes a difference at the moment so that is the difficult thing. “Turn 11, it is much different, much more square and a bit more bumpy on the apex. Additionally, there was a problem with his radio volume, which was also noted by the Stewards in their review, that prevented him from hearing calls from his team about ZHO’s approach. “It could be like a MotoGP race where you could be changing two or three times a lap. “So more to come from that tyre but otherwise, I felt like I was getting on the limit. So, the distances of these DRS zones are going to be quite interesting to see. “I think we found a good set in the afternoon. “Obviously there is financial interest in new places that we are going to and F1 is a business. “It stopped our running, which was painful and unfortunately cost us the whole session in the afternoon, which is not ideal. It has left Mercedes and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton with significant work to do, as the team struggle to overcome the difficulties they’ve been having with the aerodynamics of their W13 car. I haven’t been in the car for a while, plus the track is different. The 19-turn 3.385km Circuito Cittadino dell’EUR became the second longest track in Formula E history after a series of changes for Season 7, with only Beijing longer.

Lewis Hamilton is relishing the prospect of the spectacle of Las Vegas Grand Prix next year and said a new race in South Africa is the next addition he ...

"The one I really, really want to see is South Africa," he added. "Obviously there is financial interest in new places that we are going to and F1 is a business. I've not seen the track layout so I don't really know how that will be but just being there and the spectacle I imagine it will probably be a night race and we welcome it."

Charles Leclerc capped off another encouraging day for Ferrari by setting the pace ahead of Max Verstappen in Australian GP second practice, with Mercedes ...

11) George Russell 6) Esteban Ocon 2) Max Verstappen 1) Charles Leclerc It's just a tricky car." Sebastian Vettel also endured a frustrating day on his F1 return after a Covid enforced absence.

George Russell described the porpoising during Friday practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as “the most severe I've experienced”.

“We’re a long way behind Ferrari and Red Bull,” said Russell ahead of Friday practice. I know a few drivers did that but it seemed a little bit more extravagant from our side of things.” “We’ve sort of gone from left, right and centre with the setup and all have resulted in a similar outcome. So we need to work hard tonight, understand the limitations. We need to keep digging into the data and understand, It was a bit strange on my soft tyre, I kept on improving and improving.

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“Of course, you know, we have 10 great teams, but also to have really big brands behind it is really nice, to see that commitment so I’m looking forward to what the future will bring to the teams.” “I think it’s very exciting and it’s very important for Formula One as well,” said reigning champion Verstappen, who has a deal with Red Bull until the end of 2028. “I think it’s great that we’re going to get new manufacturers within the sport, especially as you see there are a lot of teams that have the potential to be top teams, but are our customer teams.

Aston Martin says it is “actively” considering its long-term engine options in Formula 1, amid suggestions of a potential tie-up with Audi.

At this point, the new regulations for 2026 and subsequent years are not yet available. Mercedes-Benz’s F1 power unit is a good one. Earlier this year, Aston Martin hinted that it was considering building its own powerunit for the 2026 rules – a project that would appear to be out of step with its current technical capabilities.

Ferrari fired a major warning to its rivals at the Australian Grand Prix on Friday, while Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren showed small signs of improvement.

“Because we’re so far behind and because of the cost cap we can’t afford to just throw things at it and trial and error at race weekend. “We need to obviously close that gap but there‘s nothing substantial this weekend that will do that,” he said. I don’t have a second in my pocket but of course you’ll find a bit as the week goes on.” “I suspect the team working the hardest tonight will be Red Bull,” he said. A week after we went to Saudi and we showed more competitiveness — that was really just a track dependent thing. “You said crazy, It‘s definitely a good crazy. That certainly stood out and it’s awesome. He will meet with the stewards after FP2. Hopefully this circuit, I think it does lean more to a Saudi layout than a Bahrain one and I think that will help us a bit with where we currently are.” “Until then, we need to maximise each opportunity and make the most of the package we have.” There’s a lot of support and love and it’s not just for me, it’s for F1 and I think everyone is just stoked to have the race back here.” He added: “It’s so versatile.

McLaren driver Ricciardo and his F1 rivals are preparing for a new Albert Park layout at the Australian Grand Prix — they won't drive on the redesigned, ...

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The former world champion came in 13th in his Mercedes, following his disappointing finish in Saudi Arabia.

“We have to find a balance,” he said. With the number of meetings limited to 24 there is concern that a congested calendar could come at the expense of historic races in Europe. “We have gone left, right and centre with the setup but that has resulted in a similar outcome, so we need to get on top of things,” said Russell. Hamilton was 10th at the last round in Saudi Arabia and admitted that the drivers could make little difference to the performance. Hamilton, the sport’s biggest star for some time, may not be in the fight but the enthusiasm for the competition is undimmed in his absence. “Nothing we change on the car makes a difference at the moment and that is the difficult thing,” he said.

Sebastian Vettel insists that he was given permission by a marshal to ride a scooter via the track back to the Albert Park pits after Friday's Formula 1 FP1 ...

“I said, ‘Can I drive it?’ Because I prefer to drive myself. I'm not here to drive a scooter.” “Obviously, we had a problem, and there was a bit of smoke, and I lost power,” he said. Plus the track is different. So it was a bit of a job. Vettel rode it back to the pits waving to the crowd – at some points with both hands – and his crash helmet was perched on top of his head.

Formula One world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen welcomed on Friday the possible arrival of Porsche and Audi once engine rules change in 2026.

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F1 is back for the Heineken Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday and we run through some key details.

The final 12 minutes feature the 10 remaining cars competing for the fastest time to secure pole position. The first 18 minutes will feature all 20 cars trying to secure the fastest time. Formula One is in Australia this weekend for the latest race.

Formula 1 drivers have praised changes at Albert Park making the track faster and more fun, but they remain sceptical about them helping produce more ...

But I think it will be to some degree better. "I think we'll get a fun one on Sunday, but I'm cautious to oversell it because I honestly don't know what the facts will be. I think it will be better. It is easy to make mistakes and I think with this car generally compared to last year's, it is a bit easier to make mistakes. To be fair, I don't think there were many overtakes in the past here. I think the track grip is quite nice, the bumps definitely improved.

Charles Leclerc topped Friday practice for Ferrari at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Here's how and when to watch qualifying.

For the entire 2022 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98 or a month membership of £33.99 per month. Live radio coverage of every practice, qualifying and race for the 2022 F1 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC 5 Live Sports Extra or via the BBC Sport website. Coverage of Australian GP qualifying will start at 6:55am BST on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and the BBC Sounds app. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK. In the United Kingdom, every F1 practice, qualifying and race is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with Australian GP qualifying coverage starting at 6am BST.

Melbourne plays host to the third round of the 2022 Formula 1 season. Here's how you can watch qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

Viewers from selected countries can subscribe to F1 TV to stream qualifying on a device of their choice. - Denmark - TV3 / TV3 Sport / Viaplay Can’t find your country or region in the list?

Sebastian Vettel is yet to decide on a name for his Aston Martin Formula 1 car as he wants to “wait for a bit more pace” before christening it.

“I had races where I was feeling a bit ill and raced, but it was not possible,” Vettel said. “Nico I think did really well, obviously with zero preparation to jump in and do that kind of job. It is one of only two teams yet to record a top-10 finish so far this year.

Lewis Hamilton's seven title-winning Formula 1 cars are set to be displayed together for the first time at this year's Silverstone Classic.

In addition to the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association and Masters Historic Formula One contests, tin-tops and GTs will be represented in the Masters Endurance Legends, Royal Automobile Club Historic Tourist Trophy and Adrian Flux Trophy for Transatlantic Pre '66 Touring Cars grids. The anniversaries of the launch of the MGB, Austin 7, Ford Cortina and AC Cobra are all also set to be commemorated at the event. The McLaren MP4-23 that powered Hamilton to his first title in 2008 will be in attendance, alongside the six Mercedes cars that have carried him to championship crowns between 2014 and 2020.

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“Obviously there is financial interest in new places that we are going to and F1 is a business. “And we have to make sure that when we go to new venues, to really have some character on the tracks, you know,” said the Mexican. “I felt like some of the new tracks kind of lack a bit of character.

Volkswagen AG's supervisory and management boards are backing plans for the company's Audi and Porsche brands to join Formula 1 as early as 2026.

On Thursday, the league announced two of its current sports betting partners, FanDuel and BetMGM, have extended their services to Canada. - Activision Blizzard plans to convert roughly 1,100 U.S.-based temporary or contract quality assurance workers to full-time employees. The budget had been due on April 1, but lawmakers passed a one-week stopgap measure to allow additional negotiating time. Click here to listen. The team must at least match that amount. Bills owners Kim and Terry Pegula will cover $350 million plus any cost overruns. - Oura, developer of a wellness wearable ring designed to track and improve the quality of sleep and performance, raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding at a valuation of $2.55 billion from undisclosed investors. - Loaded, operator of a management and advisory enterprise seeking to upgrade and evolve the gaming industry, received $20 million in development capital from Core Tree Partners. Volkswagen and F1 align through an effort to promote sustainability. The move has also been welcomed by F1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The state will pay most of its portion for the stadium from a gambling revenue settlement with the Seneca Nation, plus $172 million in new funding. F1 is implementing new engine rules in 2026, which will require all power units to run on 100% sustainable fuel.

Formula 1 drivers in Australia concerned that too many new venues will push out traditional series stops.

So, I mean, I don't know, what's the situation exactly but I’m not happy to hear that it's under threat at the moment and I will do everything I can to keep it on the calendar.” Belgium’s deal at Spa-Francorchamps is also up soon, while the arrival of Miami and upcoming presence of Las Vegas is likely to place a little more pressure on Monaco’s status as an untouchable round. This year there are set to be 22 Grands Prix (and most likely 23 when a replacement for the canceled Russian GP is found). And, with the addition of Las Vegas and prospective return of China, there is the potential for 24 events. Take the 22 events listed currently, add returning Qatar and China, and Las Vegas, and you reach 25—one more than the contracted limit. I’m pretty sure there are going to be a lot of hydrated people in the paddock on Saturday.” Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton described the development as “awesome” and “will be good for the business” of Formula 1.

Others have since followed in Rossi's tire tracks from F1 to IndyCar, including current IndyCar drivers Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean. Rossi could still ...

“I feel like especially the past two years, it's been a challenge in IndyCar and there's a lot that I still want to accomplish here. “Michael (Andretti) and I talk all the time, he and I have a very good relationship of not only him as a boss, but him as a friend. “I've had a lot of history with Andretti and since we last renewed in 2019, none of us had been happy with the results; I haven't, they haven't, we all had different expectations. “I don't want this to come across as like arrogant, but I feel like every year we are one of the cars to beat at Indy. Of all the races, that’s one of them that we should have our best shot at winning and it’s certainly on our priority list. There had been substantial talk that Alonso might even race full-time in the IndyCar Series before he came out of a three-year F1 retirement from F1 and signed with the Alpine F1 team. And they also got introduced to a form of racing that made them kind of fall back in love with motorsports because, I'll be honest, Formula One kind of drains the life out of you in a lot of ways as a driver.” “So I think me and the team, through the first part of this year, we're trying to evaluate where we're at. I think we're looking at what are all the options is the best way of putting it. “So people saw what that did for my career and what that did for my life and everything, all the positives that came from that. “So for me going over to IndyCar in 2016, it was kind of like watching one of their own do that, and then the success that we did. “Guys like Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean, I think they all saw IndyCar as something that, well, ‘I raced against Alex and I beat Alex sometimes (in F1). So why don't I go have a career over there? Rossi grew up in northern California and while he enjoyed CART and then IndyCar, always had his focus on F1. When he moved there, his high expectations turned into brutal reality, starting just five races on the global stage for the Manor Marussia Team—with a best finish of 12th.

The driver touches on what stood out at the Saudi Arabian GP and previews the race Down Under.

The team kind of sacrificed 2020 and ‘21 to focus on this year's car’s development. KM: The team has put a lot of effort into this year's car. So that was kind of the first proof that these cars are better for close racing and overtaking. This year, however, Haas F1 has tallied 12 points heading into the Australian Grand Prix, and it is poised to be a competitive middle-of-the-pack threat. The weekend marks Haas F1’s 125th Grand Prix, and Magnussen has played a key role in the team’s history, competing in 81 of those races. KM: With the pit lane [speed] now being at 80 kilometers [per hour] versus 60 kilometers in the past, the pit stop loss is less.

Formula 1 drivers have praised changes at Albert Park making the track faster and more fun, but they remain sceptical about them helping produce more ...

But I think it will be to some degree better. "I think we'll get a fun one on Sunday, but I'm cautious to oversell it because I honestly don't know what the facts will be. I think it will be better. It is easy to make mistakes and I think with this car generally compared to last year's, it is a bit easier to make mistakes. To be fair, I don't think there were many overtakes in the past here. I think the track grip is quite nice, the bumps definitely improved.

Minute-by-minute updates on Saturday practice for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

All changes have been made in the hope of increasing overtaking opportunities and creating more exciting races. Final practice for the Australian GP gets underway at 4am BST (1pm local time), followed by qualifying at 7am BST (4pm local time). Over two years on from the cancelled Australian GP due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, F1 returns to a revamped Albert Park.

The FIA has removed one of the four DRS zones from the Albert Park layout for Formula 1's 2022 Australian Grand Prix, with the move made on safety grounds.

“DRS detection 1 will be moved to before Turn 9, DRS activation 1 will be after Turn 10, DRS detection 2 will remain unchanged, with the following activation zones will be renumbered accordingly.” The remaining two DRS zones and their activation points remain unchanged – with the drivers able to activate the system as they head down the main straight and on the track’s second straight that leads to the tight right of Turn 3. The DRS zone that follows the fast Turns 9 and 10 complex remains unchanged, with the activation point for that run moved to just before Turn 9.

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has refuted suggestions that his winning form in 2022 reflects a transition to a “2.0” version of himself.

"To have more pressure means you're doing something right, and that you are in the right place. "I don't really know where I'm gaining [on Sainz], I guess it's a little bit everywhere. "And this [cost me] massively at the end of the year. And it's great to be back here. "Yeah, I've had a growth from year-to-year that is linear. "This is not the case.

It's time for the third and final free practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. Teams and drivers get one last chance to gather data and ...

The first corner and the third corner are wider to allow for different lines. However, there are only two detection points, so the chaser is at a great advantage if he manages to get past in zone one already. Mercedes hopes to make a new step towards the top teams, Aston Martin wants to get rid of the scoreless status as soon as possible, McLaren hopes to live up to the expectations in Australia even more and Haas hopes to maintain the current performance. However, Leclerc has to watch out for the competition. The Ferrari driver is at the top of the world championship after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs, so he will be doing everything he can in Australia to hold on to that position. It's time for the third and final free practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. Teams and drivers get one last chance to gather data and make tweaks before qualifying later today.

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The 2021 race started at 5pm local time, 15 minutes after sunset. Another option could be to return to Bahrain to user the outer loop layout of the Bahrain International Circuit, which staged the Sakhir Grand Prix at the end of 2020. A similar approach was taken for the pair of races in Bahrain at the end of 2020, when the Sakhir Grand Prix started a few hours later than the Bahrain Grand Prix one week earlier.

Formula 1 could hold a second race in Singapore should plans for Qatar to replace the cancelled Russian Grand Prix in September fall through, Motorsport.com ...

The 2021 race started at 5pm local time, 15 minutes after sunset. Another option could be to return to Bahrain to use the outer loop layout of the Bahrain International Circuit, which staged the Sakhir Grand Prix at the end of 2020. A similar approach was taken for the pair of races in Bahrain at the end of 2020, when the Sakhir Grand Prix started a few hours later than the Bahrain Grand Prix one week earlier.

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has refuted suggestions that his winning form in 2022 reflects a transition to a “2.0” version of himself.

"To have more pressure means you're doing something right, and that you are in the right place. "I don't really know where I'm gaining [on Sainz], I guess it's a little bit everywhere. "And this [cost me] massively at the end of the year. And it's great to be back here. "Yeah, I've had a growth from year-to-year that is linear. "This is not the case.

Formula One racing is headed to Melbourne for the Heineken Australian Grand Prix. We'll update qualifying until we've got the full racing grid is set ...

The first 18 minutes will eliminate five drivers and the next 15 minutes will eliminate five more. That will leave the remaining ten drivers competing for pole position in Sunday’s race. The 20 drivers will face off for an hour of racing to establish the fastest time and secure pole position. Driver Driver Max Verstappen was the fastest driver in Q1.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said on Saturday that a potential engine partnership with Audi or Porsche was “eye-wateringly exciting”.

“Firstly it‘s great news for F1 that brands such as Porsche and Audi are looking at entering. It followed Porsche chief Oliver Blume saying last month that a study of entering F1 was under way, with media reports suggesting “negotiations” with Red Bull, the team of current world champion Max Verstappen. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said on Saturday that a potential engine partnership with Audi or Porsche was “eye-wateringly exciting”.

The FIA has clarified Formula 1's safety car restart rules to prevent drivers employing tactics including the side-by-side move Max Verstappen has used ...

“For sure this is a very driver specific preparation that we go through in every race and we start to understand what other drivers do at the restarts,” Sainz added. “We look at everyone – not only Max, let’s say. The governing body is keen drivers keep a constant speed when running in order behind the leader once the safety car has been withdrawn – until the leader returns to racing speed for good – to avoid a repeat of the enormous accident that marred the 2020 Tuscan GP at Mugello.

The FIA is planning a clampdown on the underwear that Formula 1 drivers use on safety grounds following talks in Australia.

Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, he reminded drivers in the event notes that wearing jewellery in the car was not permitted due to concerns about safety and extrication from cars. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said that he heard it was an “entertaining drivers’ briefing yesterday”. There are concerns that some drivers have been wearing their underwear which is not in compliance with the FIA regulations, which are in place to protect them in the event of a fire.

Minute-by-minute updates on Friday practice for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.

All changes have been made in the hope of increasing overtaking opportunities and creating more exciting races. Opening practice for the Australian GP gets underway at 4am BST (1pm local time), followed by second practice which starts at 7am BST (4pm local time). Over two years on from the cancelled Australian GP due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, F1 makes its highly-anticipated return to a revamped Albert Park for 2022.