In pics: practice session of Formula One Australia Grand Prix

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc of Monaco drives during the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

McLaren's Oscar Piastri of Australia drives during the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

Alpine's Franco Colapinto of Argentina reacts during the fan forum before the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

McLaren's Lando Norris of Britain drives into the garage during the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

Racing Bull's Liam Lawson of New Zealand drives during the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Cadillac's Sergio Perez of Mexico reacts during the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)