P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Albon brings out red flag
Fernando Alonso started from the pits with a large aerodynamic device on his Aston Martin, but George Russell set the initial fastest time. However, Russell was quickly overtaken as the track gained grip and the Mercedes drivers faced brake pedal issues. The top spot changed several times during the session, with only a few drivers opting for soft tires from the beginning. Leclerc and Verstappen set quick laps mid-session, with Leclerc briefly leading before a crash by Albon suspended the session. The final minutes saw drivers struggling to warm up their tires on used softs, leading to several off-track excursions, making for an eventful session overall.
