Mercedes dominates, Leclerc pessimistic: “Huge gap, there isn’t much we can do”
Charles Leclerc is quite pessimistic at the end of qualifying for the 2026 Australian GP, dominated by rivals Mercedes
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Vasseur: “We are not surprised by the Mercedes engine’s advantage. Ferrari still far from its potential”
The Ferrari team principal highlighted that they did not maximize the Melbourne qualifying, although Mercedes is clearly ahead
Hamilton: “From Q2 I had problems with the battery, we were on for the second row”
Lewis Hamilton had battery problems during Qualifying for the Australian GP and did not go beyond the seventh time
Mercedes dominance, Hamilton: “If it’s due to the compression ratio, why did the FIA allow it? I will push Ferrari to do the same”
Lewis Hamilton vented after qualifying in Australia, which saw Mercedes dominate the competition
Mercedes: the source of the advantage disorients Ferrari and Red Bull
Analysis: Mercedes inflicts 8 tenths on everyone in the first qualifying session, an advantage not solely attributable to engine power.
Vasseur: “Mercedes today on another planet, but we could have been third”
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur commented on the performance of the Scuderia in the Melbourne Qualifying, finished in P4 and P7.
The first Q3 is a cold shower for Leclerc: “8 tenths is a significant gap, I am disappointed”
Ferrari’s Monegasque, Charles Leclerc, does not hide his disappointment at seeing the gaps from the Mercedes after the first qualifying session.
Brundle: “Leclerc and Hamilton are pushing to the limit, they have confidence. Ferrari is excellent”
Martin Brundle is convinced that the Ferrari SF-26 has been born very well and can challenge Mercedes as early as the Australian GP
Ioverno (Ferrari): “Happy after practice? I would say satisfied, I hope there will be time to be happy”
Ferrari’s sporting director commented to Formula 1 on the first day on track for the reds in Melbourne.
Patrese: “With a competitive Ferrari, Leclerc and Hamilton can win. And Antonelli is already title material”
The former Italian Formula 1 driver spoke to Repubblica about the world championship that will start this weekend in Australia