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A number of F1 drivers have expressed concern over Saturday’s qualifying in Australia
The energy harvesting and deployment of Formula 1’s new power units is causing concerns among drivers, making qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix potentially one of the wildest in years. Drivers have expressed worries about the energy demands affecting time attack laps. Close calls have already occurred during practice sessions, like the moment between Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto in FP2. Drivers like Alex Albon and Sergio Perez highlight the complexities and challenges of managing the new cars during qualifying, with unpredictable lap time changes due to energy harvesting. Teams and drivers are uncertain about how tough qualifying will be, with Oscar Piastri mentioning launching laps halfway down the pit straight. The shifting balance of cars is leading to incidents like lock-ups and off-track excursions, as noted by Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar.
