Laurent Mekies remains optimistic after Verstappen’s crash: ‘We are taking the fight’
Laurent Mekies remains optimistic, despite Verstappen’s crash. Isack Hadjar qualified third, which is a good start for the driver.
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Verstappen was puzzled, software problem seems to be the cause of the crash
Max Verstappen was left puzzled after the crash in qualifying in Melbourne. How this could happen? “I don’t know, I’ve never had this so”
Mekies cites ‘learning process’ after challenging FP2: ‘Knowledge of the car is limited’
Laurent Mekies emphasizes that Red Bull is currently in the ‘learning phase’ and therefore wants to learn as much as possible from the practice sessions.
Zak Brown calms tempers: ‘F1 regulations can be adjusted quickly and easily’
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is not very worried about the new F1 regulations and potentially making a blunder in Australia.
Piastri predicts ‘tricky’ qualifying, places McLaren behind Ferrari and Mercedes
According to McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, there are still many question marks for qualifying. Furthermore, he warns about Ferrari and Mercedes.
Charles Leclerc warns of Mercedes: ‘Finally showing what they can do’
Charles Leclerc saw Mercedes finally step on the gas during the second free practice in Melbourne.
UPDATE: Video | Heavy crash for Antonelli in third free practice, qualifying at risk
After a heavy crash in the third free practice, it remains to be seen whether Kimi Antonelli can participate in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. The
FP3 Australian GP: Russell shows Mercedes’ true speed, steering problems for Verstappen
George Russell is considered, based on the third free practice, as the favorite for pole position for the Australian Grand Prix. The Englishman was in the last
Relive Australian GP qualifying: Max Verstappen crash in Q1, Russell pole position
LIVE: Follow the report of the qualifying for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix here. How will Max Verstappen and Red Bull fare?
VIDEO: Hard crash Max Verstappen during qualifying in Australia, exit in Q1
For Max Verstappen, qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix turned into a drama. The Dutchman already went in during his first fast lap