Piastri fastest in practice as rivals hit by car and travel dramas
Sydney Morning Herald
by Sam McClure, Hannah KennellyMarch 6, 2026
On a dramatic opening day at Albert Park, Aston Martin was in damage control and a former member of Piastri’s inner circle was called up to help Mercedes title favourite George Russell because of travel issues caused by the war in the Middle East.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 3/6/2026