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Hamilton swerves to avoid monster crash
Lewis Hamilton had violently swerve out of the way to avoid the slow-moving Alpine of Franco Colapinto in second practice.
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Jack Doohan lost his childhood dream of an F1 seat. He opens about the ‘brutal’ axing
Doohan said on Friday that discussions about his Alpine seat and future were happening before last year’s Australian Grand Prix. Now a reserve driver with Haas, his goal is to get back on the grid.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Piastri suffers early mechanical gremlins
Opening practice was only minutes old when Oscar Piastri slowed on track and told his team he had "no power".
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Australian Grand Prix
Drivers risk ‘permanent nerve damage’ from new Formula 1 cars, team boss warns
The alarming comments from new Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey came after Australian Grand Prix chair Martin Pakula admitted he feared not all the teams would make it to Melbourne in time for the event.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Cara Waters
Kostecki vomits on way to pole
Brodie Kostecki vomited inside his helmet on his way to taking pole position for the opening Supercars race of the weekend at Albert Park.
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Australian Grand Prix
Move over, Binfluencers. Glamour is back on the grid
The Australian Grand Prix’s launch event used to pull Hollywood celebs and true A-listers, but over the years it became a shadow of itself. This year it was back with a bang – and this is what it was like on the inside.
- by Sam McClure
Oscar Piastri thinks the start of the Australian Grand Prix will be chaotic. Here’s why
In the face of the new Formula 1 regulations, and new cars, Piastri said there is a lot of unknown, admitting, “I don’t think anyone honestly knows how racing is going to go”.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Bang for your buck: How to get the most out of your Australian Grand Prix ticket
Heading to Albert Park for the grand prix? We’ve got you covered for the best spots to watch, as well as tips on transport, activities and the Melbourne Walk.
- by Roy Ward
Piastri mania hits Melbourne ahead of GP
Fans flocked to see Aussie F1 driver Oscar Piastri in Melbourne ahead of the Australian grand prix.
Oscar Piastri was just mobbed in the CBD. On the weekend, here’s where he wound down
The 24-year-old was surrounded by screaming fans on Little Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday night for a sponsor’s event, but barely looked fazed.
- by Sam McClure
F1 fans celebrate Oscar Piastri's arrival in Melbourne
F1 fans celebrate Oscar Piastri's arrival in Melbourne, taken by Sam McClure.