Lando Norris was fastest during Friday's disrupted FP1 in Melbourne, a session that was temporarily brought to a halt following a heavy crash for Alex Albon.
The Williams driver would bring out the red flags with around 20 minutes to go after taking too much kerb in Turn 6, forcing him into a snap that would send him into the wall at Turn 7.
FP1: Norris fastest during first practice in Australia after Albon causes red flag
It was McLaren's Norris who would top the times with a 1m 18.564s lap, as he led Red Bull's Max Verstappen by 0.018s. Mercedes' George Russell was next fastest with a 1m 18.597s time.
Click play on the video above to watch the highlights from the first practice session around the Albert Park Circuit.
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