2024 Australian GP

Mercedes F1 “can’t reuse” one of Hamilton’s engines following big failure at Australian GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

At the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton’s hopes for a solid points finish were ruined by an unexpected power unit failure. The seven-time world champion found himself side-lined early in the race at Albert Park, with the engine in his Mercedes failing after sensors detected an issue, placing him 10th in the Drivers’ Championship this season…

F1 drivers divided over Fernando Alonso’s contentious Australian GP penalty

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago015 mins

The penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso for “dangerous driving” as he defended against George Russell on the penultimate lap in Melbourne remains a big talking point heading into the Japanese Grand Prix. Alonso was found braking and downshifting about 100 metres earlier than expected, slowing rapidly before accelerating again to make the corner. These defensive…

“Everything is based on the last race” — Charles Leclerc on the current analysis of F1 performances

Harshpreet Kaur1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

Two weeks since the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix, and Carlos Sainz has dominated the media headlines. Sainz won the race in Australia, after overtaking an ailing Max Verstappen, who later had to retire because of a structural issue with his right rear brake. The Spaniard had qualified P2, while Charles Leclerc had to make…

Vasseur: Ferrari F1 drivers no longer in tyre management “survival mode” in 2024

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Ferrari seem to have breathed new life into the season, breaking Max Verstappen’s win streak with an emphatic 1-2 finish in Australia. Admittedly, Verstappen’s absence played a role in the outcome of the race. Sergio Perez had a messy race, compromised by an errant visor tear-off that got lodged in the floor of his RB20….

Horner: Sainz can’t be ruled out for 2025 Red Bull F1 seat as they aim to “field the best pairing”

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Daniel Ricciardo’s shaky start to the season has raised questions about his competitiveness—particularly as a new potential candidate for the coveted Red Bull seat has emerged in Carlos Sainz. Three races into a pivotal season, and Ricciardo isn’t exactly making a strong case for himself. Currently 3-0 down on his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda in…

Leclerc “knew that pole position and the race win were possible” for Ferrari from FP1 at F1 Australian GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari team claim that they sensed something special brewing from the moment they hit the track in Friday’s first practice session for the Australian Grand Prix. From the outset, it was clear that SF-24 had the potential to challenge Max Verstappen around the the Albert Park circuit. Sainz’s manoeuvre around the…

Pérez: Red Bull “one step behind” Ferrari and McLaren in the F1 Australian GP

Fernanda Álvarez2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Suffering his first DNF since the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s Red Bull was not the only RB20 facing problems in Melbourne on Sunday, as Sergio Pérez confessed he “could never find the right balance” throughout the meeting. Red Bull had struggled to match Ferrari during FP2 on Friday, and even in qualifying the…

Toto Wolff says “it is a very tough time” following a “brutal” F1 Australian GP for Mercedes

Harshpreet Kaur2 months ago1 month ago07 mins

The first three races of Formula One’s 2024 season have been wrapped up. Three down, twenty-one to go. With their trip to down under, the grid seems to have stabilised into set patterns. The teams have a better understanding of their cars, the consistent kinks they need to iron out — Mercedes, however, still does…

Piastri: McLaren F1 driver switch with Norris at Australian GP “completely fair”

Rachel Stephens2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

The Australian Grand Prix proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions for the drivers on track, and fans watching on. Following Verstappen’s early retirement due to mechanical issues, the racing order was reshuffled, presenting opportunities for McLaren and Oscar Piastri to go for a podium. Speaking about Verstappen’s DNF, Piastri noted what this could mean…

“Slowed up very dramatically and gone back on the power” — Russell on Alonso’s tactics at F1 Australian GP

Harshpreet Kaur2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Having started the Australian Grand Prix in P7, George Russell was running a solid race for the majority of the laps, however on the last lap it all came undone for the Mercedes driver. After Lewis Hamilton retired on the lap 17 with a suspected engine failure, Russell was the only Silver Arrows driver in…