Williams’ current position in the Formula 1 pecking order was brutally exposed during practice for the Australian Grand Prix, with the team substantially off the pace of its opponents. Williams endured a miserable 2018, slumping to last in the Constructors’ Championship, and suffered a troubled build-up to the opening 2019 event, having struggled through testing, with Technical Director Paddy Lowe taking a leave of absence. Williams’ drivers finished last in both 90-minute practice sessions at Albert Park, with Robert Kubica ahead in first practice before George Russell edged his team-mate later in the afternoon. But Kubica’s time in the first session was 4.315s...
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