P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Full results from Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix, Round 1 of the 2026 F1 world championship.
In the opening session of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc led his Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton as multiple teams faced reliability issues.
Leclerc’s impressive 1:20.267s lap put him ahead of Hamilton, with Max Verstappen from Red Bull closely following in third place.
McLaren encountered reliability concerns, affecting both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, with Norris unable to set a representative time due to a suspected gearbox issue.
Mercedes and Audi drivers completed the top 10, with George Russell leading the quartet.
Aston Martin had a challenging session, with Fernando Alonso unable to hit the track, and Lance Stroll experiencing issues related to the Honda power unit.
Williams also faced reliability problems, with Alex Albon stopping on-track due to hydraulic pressure loss, affecting his power steering.
