Australian Grand Prix: Comments before the stage

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. 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. ExxonMobil – official partner of Racing Bulls Racing Bulls has announced a partnership with ExxonMobil, which has become an official partner and supplier of fuels and lubricants... 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... George Russell: I'm no faster than I was when I was 18. George Russell has been teammate of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton for three years, and this season he will compete alongside debutant Kimi Antonelli. When the British driver was asked if he thought he had to keep ahead of his teammate now, George replied that he did not think Antonelli would have any problems with speed. Piastri: Lando and I hope to fight for the title. Oscar Piastri is cautiously assessing his chances before the start of his home race weekend, but he does not hide the fact that he hopes for success...