Formula One World Championship leader Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) set the fastest time on the first day of free practice this Friday. Australian Grand Prix, third of the year, at the semi-urban Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, ‘Scuderia’ featuring Spaniard Carlos Sainz, the previous teammate and fastest of the first test, and Fernando Alonso (Alp) scoring for the third and fourth times respectively; and fifth Mexican Sergio Pérez (Red Bull).
Australia is back on the calendar after being blown up two years ago, which was later restructured 2019 World Cupdue to the covid-19 pandemic. Melbourne, which was to host the championship’s first test in March of that year, suspended it after all teams were shifted to Oceania and the first positive, shortly before free practice would begin. coronavirus.
Normality seems to be slowly returning to the first category where, for a moment, at the first opportunity and awaiting evolutions and developments. Ferrari, the most successful team in history – and Sainz with it – can dream of enjoying the successes of the past. duration Mercedesgreat judge of the past eight years – celebrated six of his seven titles. ‘Sir’ LewisThe one that took first place with McLaren- in 2008 doesn’t seem to have found the key yet.
The third and final free practice will be held this Saturday hours before qualifying, which will determine the starting lineup for the scheduled Sunday race. 58 lapsto complete a tour 307 and a half kilometers.
Where to watch Formula 1 races
2021 Formula-1 2021 season can be watched live on TV in Spain. Movistar+ and DAZN.
Regarding the main countries of Latin America, Argentina, Colombia and Chile The big prizes can be followed on Fox Sports. Mexican Channel 9 Televisa will be responsible for the broadcasts. On your own behalf United States of America Formula-1 can be viewed via ESPN.
Australian GP qualifying schedule
Saturday, April 9
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Free practice 3 5:00 – 6:00 hours
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Classification: 08:00 – 9:00
Sunday, April 10