P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 in the first free practice session of the new Formula 1 season ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari by topping the time sheets in the first free practice session for the Australian Grand Prix.
Leclerc’s 1:20.267s lap time was almost half a second faster than his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar followed in third and fourth for Red Bull, while rookie Arvid Lindblad impressed by finishing fifth despite an early power loss.
Reigning champion Lando Norris faced a gearbox issue that ended his session prematurely, with Aston Martin’s ongoing power unit problems preventing Fernando Alonso from taking to the track and limiting Lance Stroll’s running.
The full classification of drivers and their times can be found below, showcasing the competitive start to the new Formula 1 season.
