Updates from Melbourne as Hamilton, Verstappen and Leclerc battle for poles

THE Australian Grand Prix is ​​back as F1 fans around the world prepare to see their favorite drivers in action once again.

Lewis Hamilton had a less than ideal start to the season but still managed to secure a podium in Abu Dhabi.

But Charles Leclerc won that race, while Max Verstappen won in Saudi Arabia, so the Brit needs to be at his best this weekend to get back on track.

• TV/live stream: SkySports F1
• Qualifying Start Time: 7am ET – April 9th
• Start time Grand Prix: 6am CET – April 10th

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