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Charles Leclerc led Ferraris one-two in the first practice session of the 2026 Formula One season in Australia, ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull. Leclercs best lap was one minute twenty point two six seven seconds, quicker than Hamilton by point four six nine seconds. The session featured early hiccups, including power issues and a virtual safety car. Aston Martins Fernando Alonso sat out due to a suspected power unit problem. Times tumbled as drivers switched to softer tires, with Isack Hadjar briefly leading for Red Bull before Leclerc reclaimed the top spot. Lock-ups and blocks added tension, like Verstappens brake issue and Valtteri Bottas getting held up by Hamilton. Yellow flags flew late when Alex Albon stopped at turn ten and Sergio Perez spun with engine braking woes. Rookies like Arvid Lindblad impressed, ending fifth. Lando Norris session cut short for gearbox checks, dropping him to nineteenth. Teams now analyze data ahead of free practice two at four PM local time.

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