Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton says he has started his title defence “on the right foot” after leading the way in both Friday practice sessions at the Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton set the quickest time in the pair of 90-minute sessions held around the streets of Albert Park, finishing the day with a best of 1:23.931. It left him 0.127 seconds clear of nearest rival Max Verstappen (Red Bull) at a venue where he has taken pole position on six occasions, and in each of the past four seasons. Hamilton was encouraged by his start to the new season, as well as the lack of blistering on the tyres, which had been an issue during testing. “Coming to the first race, you...
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