Pictures from qualifying and final practice for the 2022 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.
2022 Australian Grand Prix articles archive
Albon at risk of disqualification from qualifying over fuel sample
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon’s qualifying result is in jeopardy as insufficient fuel was found in his car at the end of qualifying.
Stroll handed inconsequential three-place grid penalty for Latifi collision
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe stewards said a “lack of situational awareness” by Lance Stroll caused his collision with Nicholas Latifi, and gave him a grid drop plus penalty points.
Leclerc surprised to take pole at track where he has “struggled”
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc admitted he was “surprised” by Ferrari’s pace in qualifying after taking pole position by almost three tenths over Max Verstappen.
Alonso fears hydraulic failure in qualifying has cost him podium chance
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso said a hydraulic problem on his car caused his crash during Q3 while he was challenging for pole position.
Leclerc denies Verstappen pole after car problem thwarts flying Alonso
2022 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc took his second pole of the season in Australia after denying Max Verstappen with his final effort in qualifying.
2022 Australian Grand Prix grid
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc is on provisional pole position for the Australian Grand Prix.
Latifi blames Stroll as stewards investigate pair’s collision in qualifying
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi are under investigation after the pair collided in the final minutes of the first qualifying session.
F1 drivers reminded to comply with fireproof underwear rules
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have been reminded of the need to comply with the sport’s regulations on fireproof underwear.
Norris quickest in final practice as both Aston Martin drivers crash
2022 Australian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onLando Norris was the fastest driver in final practice at Albert Park, during which both Aston Martin drivers crashed.
Albert Park’s new fourth DRS zone removed due to safety concerns
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA has removed the fourth DRS zone which was added to the Albert Park circuit for this weekend’s race.
F1 drivers told to keep single-file at Safety Car restarts
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have been forbidden from drawing alongside each other during Safety Car restarts.
Drivers positive after first impression of “big change” to Albert Park track
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers largely praised the changes to the Albert Park for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, saying they expect it will improve the racing.
Downforce decision key to Red Bull’s pursuit of Ferrari in Melbourne
2022 Australian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onOn the revised, faster Albert Park track the balance of power between pace-setters Ferrari and Red Bull could be swung by how little downforce each can run.
Tsunoda collects second reprimand as Hamilton and Stroll are cleared
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda has been reprimanded for impeding Carlos Sainz Jnr during today’s second practice session, while Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll were cleared.
Vettel fined £4,100 for riding moped on track after practice
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has been fined for riding a moped on the track after the end of today’s first practice session.
Norris and Ricciardo cautious over McLaren’s pace after “best Friday so far”
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo are keeping their expectations in check despite finishing both practice sessions at Albert Park in the top 10.
Verstappen “a lot happier” with car after changes but Perez still puzzled by balance
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was encouraged by the progress Red Bull made during practice in Australia but team mate Sergio Perez had a difficulty day.
“Frustrating” to be 1.2 seconds behind with a “decent lap” – Hamilton
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes is not responding to set-up changes and he was frustrated to be over a second off the pace despite a clean lap.
Leclerc quickest from Verstappen in second Australian practice
2022 Australian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc set the overall pace in the afternoon practice session ahead of Max Verstappen at the end of the first day of F1 running for the Australian Grand Prix.