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F1MATHS: What do the sector times reveal about the pecking order in Melbourne?
F1MATHS: What do the sector times reveal about the pecking order in Melbourne?
The second practice session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix offered a detailed early look at the competitive landscape as teams continued to refine their setups around the Albert Park Circuit. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

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Williams has made changes to their front wing, floor, engine cover and rear wing for the Australian Grand Prix. read more »

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Charles Leclerc has given his thoughts on the top runners after the first practice day of the 2026 season. read more »

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Adrian Newey has revealed when Aston Martin first realised Honda’s 2026 project was in trouble... read more »

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Franco Colapinto summoned by Australian GP stewards after Lewis Hamilton near-miss

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Check out the complete F1 results from the second practice session at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne... read more »

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Aston Martin has just two working Honda batteries left at the Australian Grand Prix, having started with four. read more »