Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton led the way once more during the second practice session for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton, having topped first practice, was the only driver to dip into the 1:23s, as Max Verstappen split the Mercedes drivers, while elsewhere Haas impressed, building on its pre-season promise. Hamilton used the Ultrasoft tyres to record a time of 1:23.931 in warm and sunny conditions at Albert Park, laying down his authority as he goes in quest of a fifth straight pole at the venue. However, Red Bull displayed promise through Verstappen, who finished 0.127 seconds in arrears, putting him ahead of Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri...
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