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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc believes Mercedes are the team to beat in the season opener at the Australian Grand Prix.

'We seem to be on the back foot' | Leclerc concerned by Mercedes pace

Martin Brundle gave Craig Slater his thoughts on what was an intriguing first day of practice this season.

'Hugely unpredictable' | Who impressed Brundle on opening day of practice?

Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc impresses with rapid practice start during P2

'They could be a menace to the front row' | Ferrari impress AGAIN with rapid practice start

Australian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen has big off during P2 in the Red Bull

'That was a scary moment' | Big off for Verstappen in P2

Australian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton just avoids 'crazy slow' Franco Colapinto

'Oh my goodness!' | Hamilton just avoids 'crazy slow' Colapinto

Australian Grand Prix: Arvid Lindblad runs overs George Russell's front wing in pit lane

Who's to blame? Lindblad runs over Russell's front wing in pit lane!

Adrian Newey says Aston Martin unaware of lack of experience at Honda after there return to F1.

'It's sucking all energy' - Newey explains Aston Martin battery and vibration issues and impact

Ted Kravitz and Bernie Collins analyse what is different on the McLaren car this season.

Boost button, new aero, power units - What's new on McLaren's car this year?

On Paddock Pass, Rachel Brookes spoke to the fans ahead of the opening Formula One race of the season in Australia.

Paddock Pass: Excitement growing ahead of F1 opener!

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Highlights: Leclerc finishes test on top ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli Mercedes has no energy coming out of Turn 10 and is unable to get his car going again, leading to the red flag.

Antonelli brings out red flag as his Mercedes stops on track!

'We've missed this' | Cars go racing as F1 trials new start procedure