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Lewis Hamilton is eyeing a powerful exhibiting in free observe on Friday on the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Hamilton and his Mercedes workforce have endured a tough begin to the season, whereas George Russell missed out on a podium on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when Fernando Alonso’s third-place end was reinstated.
Sergio Perez gained the race in Jeddah two weeks in the past and trails Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen – who went into element about well being points brought on by a virus – by one level. Ferrari star Charles Leclerc gained comfortably final 12 months at Albert Park.
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George Russell hits again at ‘luck’ declare from Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton got here house fifth, however with Russell superior in each qualifying and within the second stint on race-pace, the seven-time world champion insisted he might “only match Russell’s pace rather than be quicker” after the pair opted for various setups.
Hamilton added that “more often than not” Russell would have been on the “wrong one [setup]” but the 25-year-old rejected the notion his superior show was right down to luck, versus preparation.
Kieran Jackson31 March 2023 05:06
The Australian Grand Prix weekend begins right here!
Good morning… who’s up?!
Welcome to The Independent’s dwell protection of observe on the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne!
It’s spherical three of the Formula 1 season – and it’s been a little bit bit moist at Albert Park this morning!
Stay tuned for every little thing that occurred in first observe – FP2 begins at 6am (BST).
Kieran Jackson31 March 2023 05:02