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First practice for the 2026 Formula One season in Melbourne marked by challenges and data gathering. Max Verstappen and others experienced energy management issues, while traffic and varying strategies disrupted race simulations. New power units showed early glitches, but teams gathered useful data. Drivers noted quick adaptation demands, with Mercedes showing strong race pace. George Russell topped FP two long runs on hard tires, followed by Ferrari and Red Bull. McLaren and Audi showed a tight midfield fight. Backmarkers like Williams and Cadillac lagged due to weight issues and operational hiccups, while Aston Martin nursed battery problems. Expect big setup tweaks overnight for qualifying.

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