P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris led a truncated and super-tight first practice at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after a heavy Alex Albon crash red flagged the session. Albon lost control of his Williams exit…
Lando Norris led the first practice at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne following a red flag due to Alex Albon’s crash. Albon lost control of his car, hitting the wall and causing significant damage. The session resumed with less than 9 minutes left, resulting in limited changes to the leaderboard as most drivers had already completed their runs. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez faced difficulties on fresh tires, affecting their lap times. Despite challenges, George Russell managed to improve and finished third, showcasing Mercedes’ struggles with high-speed consistency. Charles Leclerc, Yuki Tsunoda, and Perez rounded out the top six in a tightly contested session. Lance Stroll led the midfield, while Fernando Alonso and Valtteri Bottas faced setbacks during the practice.
