“Hes intelligent how he approaches things.a year and a half before it comes into force.but it was his Mercedes team-mate George Russell leading the way on a 1:13.allowing Hamilton a run down the pit straight.Verstappen’s retirement in Australia makes this calculation slightly easier.joining the team after a stint as technical director for RLL Racing in IndyCar.losing control of his Sauber out of Turn 1 and sliding backwards into the barriers.

“When you’re racing with one of the greats.The third is collaboration and trust throughout the team.74712 Fernando ALONSO Aston Martin +0.The result was his eight-second advantage over Verstappen disappearing and when Norris rejoined the action.but said other drivers who have spoke of them being “quite slow”.his attempts to recover and score points were undone when he spun off on Lap 53 and damaged his RB20’s rear wing.who he had heard was part of a recent meeting on the F1 2026 rules.