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Reliving the Thrill: Top 5 Season Openers at Albert Park
1997: Villeneuve vs Irvine, Frentzen's Brake Failure - A first-corner collision between Jacques Villeneuve and Eddie Irvine sent both into the gravel at Albert Park's season opener in 1997. David Coulthard took advantage of their misfortune to claim victory, but Heinz-Harald Frentzen threatened with a two-stop strategy until a brake failure ended his challenge.
Lewis Hamilton’s Dream Come True: A New Era with Ferrari Begins
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to debut with Ferrari at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, fulfilling a lifelong dream. In an Instagram post, Hamilton expressed his excitement, calling it "unexpected." He also paid tribute to the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off in a video featuring actor Edward Norton. Team Principal Fred Vasseur is eager for the season to start, acknowledging the unknowns but expressing confidence in their preparation. Thousands of fans in Milan welcomed Hamilton and his team last week, with more anticipation building ahead of the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
Lewis Hamilton Compares Upcoming Ferrari Debut to His McLaren Rookie Season in 2007
Lewis Hamilton compares his upcoming Ferrari debut to his McLaren rookie season in 2007, expressing a nostalgic feeling. He shares that the experience feels similar to his first year in Formula One and is "itching to get going". Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Sebastian Vettel, who faced challenges during his switch to Ferrari, including adapting to a different culture and new teammates.
Toto Wolff’s Bet on Andrea Kimi Antonelli: A New Hope for Mercedes in Formula 1
Toto Wolff promotes 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a prodigious talent discovered at 12, to a full-time F1 seat. After winning multiple championships, Antonelli will face challenges in his rookie season with Mercedes. His performance in the TPC program caught the team's attention, and he aims to learn from teammate Russell in qualifying.
Top Performers in the First Practice Session of the Australian Grand Prix
Lando Norris leads Australian Grand Prix practice with a time of 1m17.252s. Red flags interrupted action twice due to debris and a crash by Oliver Bearman. Other top performers include Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Fernando Alonso.
Oscar Piastri and George Russell Voice Concerns over Drive to Survive Season 7 Portrayal
Formula One drivers Oscar Piastri and George Russell have criticized Netflix's Drive to Survive Season 7 for creative liberties, expressing concerns about accuracy in portrayal. Both drivers prioritize their performance and teamwork over their representation in the series.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli Clarifies His Mercedes Formula 1 Seat Announcement in Drive to Survive Season 7
Andrea Kimi Antonelli confirms that scenes in Drive to Survive Season 7 depicting his Mercedes F1 seat announcement were accurate. He received a call from Toto Wolff and other key figures confirming his role for the 2025 season. Max Verstappen, however, feels misrepresented in the same season regarding his emotions after the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. Drive to Survive Season 7 covers top storylines of the 2024 F1 season, including Lewis Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari and McLaren's battle with Red Bull for the constructors' championship. The 2025 F1 season begins this week with the Australian Grand Prix.
Expert Picks for the Motorsport Fantasy League: Our Writers Share Their Strategies
4 Experts share their strategies for the Motorsport Fantasy League: Stuart Codling's mix of compromises, Fabien Gaillard's value-based picks, Erwin Jaeggi's balanced approach with Max Verstappen, and Mark Mann-Bryans' concern over Williams. Norman Fischer uses an auto-fill strategy.
Mercedes Prepares for Exciting New Era with Promising Talent Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff predicts rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will keep pace with George Russell during his debut season, marking the culmination of a seven-year project and a replacement for Lewis Hamilton's departure. Despite his youthful age of 18, Wolff is confident in Antonelli's ability to challenge Russell from the outset. The focus is on development, learning tracks, and preparing for regulation changes set to take effect in 2026. With both drivers under 30 years old, a fierce yet productive rivalry between Russell and Antonelli is anticipated.
Helmut Marko Labels Jack Doohan a ‘C-Rate Driver’ in Harsh F1 2025 Prediction
Helmut Marko, has openly criticized Alpine’s rookie driver. labeled Doohan as a “C-rate driver” and suggested that his tenure in the 2025 Formula 1 season might be short-lived.
