Australian GP Notes: Mercedes "Secret Project", Red Bull Drama, Ricciardo's Future, And More

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The first two Free Practice sessions of the Australian Grand Prix have come to a close and teams are preparing for the third practice session and qualifying tomorrow. 

There is still a lot going on ahead of the race in Melbourne on Sunday, with Red Bull finding some issues with Max Verstappen's car, the FIA making last minute regulation clarifications, and friction within and between teams. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Lewis Hamilton Makes Position On Michael Masi Clear: "There Is Nothing To Say"
• Max Verstappen Hit With Fine After FP1 Incident Ahead Of Australian Grand Prix
• Red Bull Chief Questions Latest FIA Ruling: "Surprised It Was An Issue"
• Daniel Ricciardo Speaks Out On F1 Return As He Watches Home Race From Sidelines
• Red Bull Dilemma: Team Struggles At Australian Grand Prix Practice
• F1 Insider On Mercedes "Secret Project" Which Could Bring Them Back In Championship Fight
• Australian Grand Prix Reveals Last-Minute Regulation Changes After Dangerous Practice Sessions
• FIA Issue Penalty Update For Australian Grand Prix After Fernando Alonso Debacle
• Christian Horner Shoots Down Sergio Perez's Bold Red Bull Claims
• Fernando Alonso Fires Sly Jab To Alpine Over Potential Adrian Newey Move

Your F1 Guides - The Background To Help You Understand The News

• Australian GP FP1 Results: What Happened In Free Practice 1
• Australian GP FP2 Results: What Happened In Free Practice 2
• Australian Grand Prix: How And Where To Watch Qualifying

F1 Social Media

Max did not have the easiest of FP1 sessions out in Melbourne 😅#AusGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/qLKhiPmEa7

— Formula 1 (@F1) March 31, 2023

Quick stop to see the fans before FP1. 👋#F1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/d0smC6Cqml

— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) March 31, 2023

Bulls on track in a land Down Under 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/p3lxp7DBkg

— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) March 31, 2023

Here are your last 5️⃣ F1 #AustralianGP winners: 🏆

Who do you think will take home the winner's trophy in 2023? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/sMSU1DANk2

— Autosport (@autosport) March 30, 2023

The RB was on another level top speed-wise in FP2: +8/9km/h over all its competitors! (Aston, Mercedes and Ferrari)

🟦The good laptime of the Alpine was helped by their good top speed

🟧The 'usual' McLaren rear wing is more appropriate here than in Jeddah: decent top speed#F1… pic.twitter.com/fA2VAjZjKn

— Formula Data Analysis (@FDataAnalysis) March 31, 2023