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Australia hosts 2025 F1 opener as 24-race calendar revealed

With Ramadan estimated to take place from 1 March 1 to 30 March next year, that has ruled out F1 from starting the season with the Middle Eastern events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia that have hosted early rounds recently.

Autosport · Apr 12, 2024

Australia to host 2025 F1 opener as 24-round calendar revealed

With Ramadan estimated to take place from 1 March 1 to 30 March next year, that has ruled out F1 from starting the season with the Middle Eastern events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia that have hosted early rounds recently.

Motorsport · Apr 12, 2024

Krack: Aston Martin F1 team no longer in “no-man’s land”

After Bahrain, the AMR24 appeared benchmarked as the fifth fastest car in the leading group on race pace, finishing ninth and 10th.

Motorsport · Apr 10, 2024

Sauber: "Important" to apologise to Bottas for F1 pitstop issues

Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance to score points.

Motorsport · Mar 29, 2024

Sauber: “Important” to apologise to Bottas for F1 pit stop issues

Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance of scoring points.

Autosport · Mar 29, 2024

Stella: Red Bull didn’t enjoy F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne

An overheating right-rear brake for Max Verstappen, an issue that hobbled him from the start, forced his early retirement as Carlos Sainz led team-mate Charles Leclerc for a Ferrari 1-2.

Autosport · Mar 27, 2024

Red Bull had no F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne - Stella

An overheating right-rear brake for Max Verstappen, an issue that hobbled him from the start, forced his early retirement as Carlos Sainz led team-mate Charles Leclerc for a Ferrari 1-2.

Motorsport · Mar 27, 2024

Sauber F1 team fined €5000 as pitstop woes continue in Australia

After wheelnut issues caused lengthy stops for Valtteri Bottas in Bahrain and Zhou Guanyu in Jeddah, the team made what it called "containment" modifications for Melbourne, with the aim of reducing the risk of further issues.

Motorsport · Mar 24, 2024

Sauber F1 team fined €5000 after pitstop woes continue in Australia

After wheelnut issues caused lengthy stops for Valtteri Bottas in Bahrain and Zhou Guanyu in Jeddah, the team made what it called “containment” modifications for Melbourne, with the aim of reducing the risk of further issues.

Autosport · Mar 24, 2024

F1 team-mates' qualifying battles: Australian GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels.

Motorsport · Mar 23, 2024