F1 teams’ development programmes have yet to kick in in earnest but this weekend’s Australian GP still sees half the field implement updates on their contenders.
Lando Norris topped an action packed first practice for the Australian GP in Melbourne, the McLaren driver leading an incredibly tight session marked by a red flag triggered by a big crash for Williams’ Alex Albon.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri believes a podium in his home race in Melbourne this weekend is an unlikely prospect, but should a stroke of good fortune come his way, it “would be very, very special”.
Charles Leclerc is optimistic of seeing Ferrari edge closer to Red Bull this weekend in Melbourne, but beating the reigning world champions is a tall order insists the Scuderia charger.