News Details
Australian GP: Hamilton fastest in first practice of F1 2017
Lewis Hamilton headed a Mercedes one-two in the opening practice session for the 2017 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton led new team-mate Valtteri Bottas as the German marque offered an early reality check in Melbourne after Ferrari dominated pre-season testing. The Mercedes drivers led as soon as the class of 2017 started posting representative lap times, with Bottas holding the early advantage with a 1m25.142s on super-softs. The Finn was the first to switch to ultra-soft tyres, and he improved to a 1m24.803s despite a mistake in the final sector on his best lap. Hamilton made no such error when his turn came, and the three-time champion ended up more than half a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton heads first practice of 2017
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time during the first practice session of...
8y ago from F1Hub.net
Can Bottas beat Hamilton?
Ahead of a 2017 Formula 1 season packed full of intriguing sub-plots, one...
8y ago from SkySports.com
Formula 1 2017: The Drivers
Ben Stevens looks at – The Class of 2017 – the...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia interested in Miguel Oliveira as MotoGP test...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marini: Honda 2026 MotoGP bike already better than...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Repsol set to return to world championship after Honda...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati announces injured Marc Marquez’s stand-in for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Why McLaren is suing reigning IndyCar champion for $20...
The court case centred on McLaren Racing and 2025 IndyCar Champion Alex...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Lochie Hughes secures IndyCar reserve role with...
Andretti Global has announced a continued partnership with Lochie Hughes...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IMSA’s AO Racing considering expansion, possibly...
AO Racing, one of the more popular teams racing in IMSA currently, is...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The challenges Kalle Rovanpera will face in...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak reverts to older-spec Hyundai for WRC’s...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera to leave WRC for Super Formula in 2026
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera quits rallying
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team driver Kalle Rovanperä has...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 662 – 12.10.2025
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
'It wasn’t the right moment' - Arsenal star Martin...
Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi has revealed that he did not join Liverpool...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal consider move for La Liga defensive...
Arsenal continue refining their squad, rumours are mounting of a bold...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal considering move for £34m-rated midfielder in...
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Seville defensive midfielder...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Susie Wolff reveals 'terrifying' 2am phone call from...
Susie Wolff has recently delivered an honest... Read More »
51m ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen flirtation 'causes Mercedes SPLIT'
Former F1 racer Ralf Schumacher has said that... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Cadillac clarifies Ferrari car loan rumours prior to F1...
Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon has confirmed... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
