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The event timetable for the Australian Grand Prix.
Friday
1st Practice 12:30 local time - 01:30 GMT
2nd Practice 16:30 local time - 05:30 GMT
Saturday
Practice 14:00 local time - 03:00 GMT
Qualifying 17:00 local time - 06:00 GMT
Sunday
Race 17:00 local time - 06:00 GMT
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The 2013 Australian Grand Prix Thread
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The 2013 Australian Grand Prix Thread
Last edited by Ed on Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Vettel was quickest in the first Friday practice ahead of the two Ferraris and Hamilton in 4th ahead of Webber and Raikkonen.
Whilst not knowing fuel loads, it appears that on the medium compound, Red Bull are the team to beat with Ferrari very close behind. Mercedes and Lotus are slightly further behind. The dissapointement is McLaren as they have dropped back and are just ahead of Force India and Sauber. Williams are futher behind while Toro Rosso seem to be very close to being caught by Marussia.
Standouts: Massa, Hamilton, Sutil, Hulkenberg and Bianchi
Full results and commentary
Whilst not knowing fuel loads, it appears that on the medium compound, Red Bull are the team to beat with Ferrari very close behind. Mercedes and Lotus are slightly further behind. The dissapointement is McLaren as they have dropped back and are just ahead of Force India and Sauber. Williams are futher behind while Toro Rosso seem to be very close to being caught by Marussia.
Standouts: Massa, Hamilton, Sutil, Hulkenberg and Bianchi
Full results and commentary
Vettel was again quickest at the end of the second Friday practice ahead of Webber and Rosberg.
With the super softs fitted, Vettel seems untouchable and the Mercedes and Lotus have a very good outright speed whilst Ferrari appeared to have struggled on them.
Behind the top 4 teams, the picture hasn't changed much from the morning session.
Mercedes however had both drivers stop on the track with problems which is a cause for concern
Full results and commentary
With the super softs fitted, Vettel seems untouchable and the Mercedes and Lotus have a very good outright speed whilst Ferrari appeared to have struggled on them.
Behind the top 4 teams, the picture hasn't changed much from the morning session.
Mercedes however had both drivers stop on the track with problems which is a cause for concern
Full results and commentary