Hamilton, Bottas lead the way for Mercedes at Australian GP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain answers a question during the drivers press conference ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 14, 2019. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix will be raced here on Sunday, March 17. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain answers a question during the drivers press conference ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 14, 2019. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix will be raced here on Sunday, March 17. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Mar. 14, 2019 01:36 AM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain turns a corner during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain turns a corner during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Mar. 14, 2019 11:48 PM EDT
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives down pit lane during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives down pit lane during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 11:30 PM EDT
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto, left, stands in front of Sebastian Vettel's garage during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto, left, stands in front of Sebastian Vettel's garage during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 11:10 PM EDT
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, left, poses with a fan as he arrives at the track of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, left, poses with a fan as he arrives at the track of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:18 PM EDT
Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia signs autographs as he arrives at the track of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia signs autographs as he arrives at the track of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 08:27 PM EDT
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leaves his garage during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leaves his garage during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 11:07 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands sits in his car during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands sits in his car during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 11:16 PM EDT
Ross Brawn, Formula One Managing Director of Motorsports, wears a black armband after the death of FIA Formula One Race Director Charlie Whiting, during a press conference at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Ross Brawn, Formula One Managing Director of Motorsports, wears a black armband after the death of FIA Formula One Race Director Charlie Whiting, during a press conference at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Mar. 15, 2019 12:27 AM EDT
Renault driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany, left, talks with technicians in his garage during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Renault driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany, left, talks with technicians in his garage during the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Mar. 14, 2019 11:18 PM EDT
Formula One chairman Chase Carey, right, and FIA boss Jean Todt comment during a press conference after the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Formula One chairman Chase Carey, right, and FIA boss Jean Todt comment during a press conference after the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 15, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Mar. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EDT