Australian Grand Prix: Comments before the stage

A new boxing complex will be built in Albert Park The organizers of the Australian Grand Prix announced plans to demolish the box building after the Formula 1 stage next year... Max Verstappen: We don't have the fastest car. At the official FIA press conference in Melbourne, Max Verstappen answered questions about the prospects of Red Bull Racing in the new season. The reigning world champion admitted that the RB21 is not the fastest car in the peloton, but added that the balance of power could change over the course of the season. Elbon: We are much better prepared for the start of the season. In 2025, Alex Elbon has a new partner, the experienced Carlos Sainz. Speaking to the media in Melbourne on Thursday, Alex said that Williams now treats its teammates equally, and first of all, this is reflected in the fact that he and Carlos have completely identical cars. Liberty Media extended the contract with Domenicali until 2029. On the eve of the new season, Liberty Media extended the contract with Stefano Domenicali until 2029 inclusive... Berman: In Melbourne, we'll find out how the season will turn out for us. During the pre-season tests in Bahrain, Oliver Berman was unable to assess the speed of a car with an empty tank. The British driver of the Haas team expects that the team will be able to fully assess the competitiveness of the VF-25 car at the Australian Grand Prix. Hulkenberg: It's going to be a difficult weekend for us in Melbourne. Nico Hulkenberg is ready to go through a difficult path with the team, but he decided to refrain from making a forecast for the upcoming season...