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Team principal Christian Horner believes Red Bull have a “good dynamic platform” for in-season development with the RB21 after securing a podium at the F1 Australian GP. The Milton Keynes outfit wasn’t completely satisfied with the performance of the RB21 in Bahrain. However, they appear to have taken a step forward in both qualifying and race trim in Melbourne. While Red Bull’s newest recruit Liam Lawson is still getting to grips with the new machinery, Max Verstappen displayed his skilful driving in the rain yet again and finished in second place, only 0.895s behind Lando Norris. In his post-race written media session, Horner also commented on: — what set-up directions they explored in pre-season testing — the characteristics of the RB21 and how it differs from its predecessor — what factors determine the balance of an F1 car — why McLaren suffered minimal tyre degradation in Melbourne — why Red Bull are hesitant to set any expectations ahead of the Chinese GP — which team he expects to dominate in Shanghai For more details, head over to Pit Debrief! #Formula1 #F1 #F12025 #Horner #RedBull #RB21 #AustralianGP #McLaren #ChineseGP

What a race to kick off 2025! How’s everyone feeling after yesterday’s chaotic, rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix? ?? After three months of waiting, F1 is back, and Melbourne delivered an unforgettable season opener. In tricky conditions at Albert Park, Lando Norris held off Max Verstappen after a late rain gamble, giving McLaren an early statement win to lead both championships. I’m grateful to have been trusted to write Norris’ and Verstappen’s post-race quotes, it’s been a blast covering this one! In my 41st and 42nd Pit Debrief articles you'll have more news on: ?? A tough race for both drivers ? Learning from last year's mistakes ??? A spicy gamble worth taking at the end Full article link in the comments ?? P.S. What stood out to you the most from the race? ?? Photo credit: McLaren Racing and Red Bull Content Pool ** ?? Hi there, my name is Ghazlan, and I am a college student who loves to write about motorsports. ??? Don’t miss out on the next content by doing one of these: ? Follow me. ?? Repost if you enjoy the content. ?? Click the bell button on my profile to be notified when new content drops. #Motorsport #F1 #McLaren #RedBull #Verstappen #LandoNorris #AUSGP

Isack Hadjar's distraught reaction to spinning out of the formation lap of the #F1 #AustralianGP brought mixed responses from the paddock. While Anthony Hamilton, Stefano Domenicali, and Peter Bayer sympathized with his emotions, Helmut Marko deemed it embarrassing. Read all about it in my recent article for Pit Debrief:

McLaren Racing team principal Andrea Stella is “extremely impressed” by Oscar Piastri's overall performance despite his unfortunate P9 finish at the F1 Australian GP. In his post-race written media session, the Italian also shared his thoughts on: — the mixed emotions that the team experienced in the aftermath of the race — what led to Piastri's pace issues after holding position on Lap 31 — what characteristics of the Australian have impressed him the most so far — Piastri's state of mind — why he believes that the 23-year-old will deliver more satisfying results as the season progresses For more details on what Stella has said, check out my latest for Pit Debrief! #Formula1 #F1 #F12025 #Stella #Piastri #McLaren #AustralianGP

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Ahead of the #AustralianGP, take a look at what the drivers had to say in the print media zone following qualifying as the Pit Debrief team covered all 20 drivers in comprehensive articles ?? #F1 https://lnkd.in/egRAUfSw

Formula 1 is back in Australia and Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz felt “one step behind” in #F1 #AustralianGP qualifying as he adapts to life at Williams Full quotes from the Spanish driver in my recent article for Pit Debrief as he went into detail on things, and expressed his delight at the strong performance of the team:

https://lnkd.in/ePJvw_qZ Charles Leclerc sets the pace in second practice for Ferrari as Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson endured a more difficult session.

Ferrari target pole position with Charles Leclerc as Lewis Hamilton focuses on building on his Friday practice sessions at the F1 Australian GP. While Leclerc clocked the third-fastest time of 1:17.461 in FP1, Hamilton, who is still getting to grips with the new machinery at Ferrari, finished the session in twelfth position. The second free practice session saw Leclerc set the benchmark time of 1:16.439 on the soft compound tyres. Meanwhile, the seven-time world champion improved to fifth place with a lap time of 1:16.859. With two FP sessions under his belt, the Monégasque driver also talked about: — the base set-up that Ferrari have started their race weekend with — how he felt comfortable in the SF-25 straight away — how he is not entirely satisfied with the balance yet — why Ferrari shouldn't underestimate their rivals Hamilton, on the other hand, shared his thoughts on: — why he is modifying his driving style — the learning curve he is on as he adjusts to driving for Ferrari after a long stint with Mercedes — why it is too early for him to aim for pole position For further details, head over to Pit Debrief! #Formula1 #F1 #F12025 #AustralianGP #Ferrari #Leclerc #Hamilton #SF25