P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Huge crash causes major delay at Australian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 practice session in Melbourne was delayed due to a crash in the earlier Formula 3 sprint race involving two team-mates at Turn 6.
Despite both drivers escaping unharmed, the incident caused significant damage to the barriers, further delaying the start of FP3.
The repair work on the barriers led to an initial 15-minute delay, which was extended to 20 minutes to ensure proper restoration.
The crash saw tensions rise between the two drivers, with Sharp expressing his frustration over the incident on the team radio.
Subsequently, another crash occurred in FP3 involving Kimi Antonelli, causing extensive damage to his car and adding to the challenges for his team before the qualifying session.
Overall, while the schedule was impacted by the series of crashes, the barrier damage took a more significant toll on the events in Melbourne.
