F1 Australian GP 2023: Live Report – Formula 1

thethe Australian F1 GP 2023 It will start with a series of variants at 7.00 Italian time. The first of these is rain, as already in FP2toward the end FP3 And with high probability (not realizing later) he threatens to overturn the team’s strategies even in the match.

The other question mark for the Grand Prix was the legacy of qualifying and that’s the situation Red Bull. Milton Keynes had already had some problems in Saudi Arabia with the car Verstappen, who retired in Q2 all of them. This time it was Perez, who went off the track five times in FP3 and then again in Australia Q1 with a braking system problem. The Dutchman replaced himself with a pole while his teammate was called back from last place which could highlight his qualities or limitations, both as a single seater and as a driver.

The third variable is Mercedes. Brackley’s team recovered, with W14 Which proves to be comfortable in the chilly climes of the Australian Autumn. George Russell He will start second, before Lewis Hamilton. However, racing will put a lot of pressure on this car and tell if the team’s hard work has paid off.

Alonso He performed well all weekend, only held back by the exceptional strength shown by Mercedes, but the driver himself still defines him as the “best qualified” of the three running in 2023 on Aston Martinthe single seater that performs better in racing.

Monitor the condition too FerrariNot rosy. Sainz Fifth place will start a race where everyone is close Locklear He would have to reclaim seventh place later in qualifying in which he admitted he didn’t play his best. Traffic and rain are also expected, which can be powerful allies if used well.

We’re also curious to see williams And Haaswhich, respectively with Albon And Hulkenbergfinished in Q3 and they will be fighting in the race for valuable points for their teams.