Live: F1 Australian GP commentary and updates – FP3 & Qualifying
The 2023 F1 season heads to Australia with Red Bull in the ascendency after extending its 100% winning start to the year following Sergio Perez’s victory in Saudi Arabia.

After following Perez to the chequered flag two weeks ago, reigning world champion and Bahrain GP winner Max Verstappen holds a one point lead from his team-mate after snatching a valuable fastest lap point in Jeddah.
All eyes will be on what Red Bull’s rivals can do to halt their charge at Albert Park, a venue the Milton Keynes operation hasn’t tasted victory since Sebastian Vettel’s 2011 triumph.
Verstappen topped Friday's opening practice before Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso headed the field in a rain-affected FP2.
Qualifying takes place on Saturday at 6:00am BST to decide the starting grid for the race on Sunday at 6:00am BST.
By: Haydn Cobb, Megan White, Stephen Lickorish, James Newbold
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Leaderboard 1. Verstappen, Red Bull 2. Russell, Mercedes 3. Hamilton, Mercedes 4. Alonso, Aston Martin 5. Sainz, Ferrari 6. Stroll, Aston Martin 7. Leclerc, Ferrari 8. Albon, Williams 9. Gasly, Alpine 10. Hulkenberg, Haas |
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