Check out the biggest stories from Australian Grand Prix media day with the RacingNews365 Review!
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has confirmed that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will have limited running in the Australian Grand Prix due to concerns about “permanent nerve damage” caused by the vibrations of the Honda power unit in the AMR26. F1 race director Rui Marquez has announced a new starting procedure for the Australian GP following concerns over the cars’ reaction at race starts due to changes in the power unit. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shared insights into how the team will approach the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has declared that he will delay his F1 retirement until the sport returns to Africa, showcasing his commitment to bringing F1 back to the continent. Max Verstappen has dismissed suggestions of making technical regulation adjustments, stating it’s “too late” after pre-season testing. George Russell has raised suspicions about Red Bull’s pace in F1 after observing their performance at the second pre-season test in Bahrain.
