Новости за 22.03.2024

In the latest developments from the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes have emerged as formidable contenders following Friday's practice sessions. Charles Leclerc led the charge with impressive timings on soft tyres, while rookie Oscar Piastri made a mark with his robust performance on a heavier fuel load. Meanwhile, current championship frontrunner Max Verstappen.....check out full post »

On Sunday, we will enjoy the 2024 Australian Grand Prix from Melbourne's Albert Park, the third round of the 2024 F1 World Championship. There is a chance that we will see a tremendous mix of consistency, talent, and having the right tools at all the right moments: Championship leader Max Verstappen is the utter favourite.....check out full post »

Mar.22 - The public heat of the Red Bull unrest and obvious power struggle has cooled in Melbourne - but wild rumours continue to rumble in the background. It was expected that, with his recent rally outings now complete, Max Verstappen's explosive father Jos would be back in the F1 paddock this weekend in Melbourne......check out full post »

Mar.22 - Fernando Alonso says he will not give up on being the "master of my own destiny" in his life - and in Formula 1. The two-time world champion is easily the oldest driver on the grid, and currently linked with bombshell moves for 2025 to Mercedes or even Red Bull - whilst also.....check out full post »

Mar.22 - Mario Isola, Pirelli's F1 boss, has hit back at circulating paddock rumours suggesting the Italian company will exit Formula 1 at the end of 2027. Last year, following a challenge by Bridgestone, Pirelli secured yet another contract with Formula 1 to remain the sport's sole tyre supplier. But it's now being rumoured that.....check out full post »

Mar.22 - Max Verstappen has denied speculation that rumours about his Red Bull exit could be more about the all-new 2026 engine rules than the Christian Horner saga. The F1 contracts of top stars like Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are all believed to contain certain 'exit clauses' - like the rumoured 'Marko clause'.....check out full post »

Mar.22 - Despite the total and highly-criticised absence of a single full-time rookie on the 2024 grid, Formula 1 could have two brand new drivers up and racing next year. One might be Kimi Antonelli, who many believe is his mentor Toto Wolff's second choice after Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next.....check out full post »

Mar.22 - The buzz in the Melbourne paddock is that Albert Park will return to its former post as the opening Formula 1 race of the season from 2025. More recently, Bahrain - also the scene of pre-season testing - had become the more familiar opener each season. This year, the Bahrain GP was paired.....check out full post »

Event: Australian Grand Prix Track: Albert Park Circuit Weather: dry 18.4°C Tarmac: dry  34.0°C Humidity: 61% Wind: 3.6 km/h South Thrills and Strategies Unfold at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix Practice Sessions The 2024 Formula 1 season's journey down under for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne offered a gripping blend of drama, strategy, and.....check out full post »

Event: Australian Grand Prix Track: Albert Park Circuit Weather: dry 18.4°C Tarmac: dry  34.0°C Humidity: 61% Wind: 3.6 km/h South Halfway the session the top 10 was: 1. Lando Norris - 1:18.564 (S), 2. Max Verstappen +0.106 (S), 3. Yuki Tsunoda +0.496 (M), 4. Charles Leclerc +0.546 (S), 5. Sergio Pérez +0.644 (S), 6. Lance.....check out full post »