Formula 1 teams’ spare parts shortages were a major factor in the lack of running in Australian Grand Prix Friday practice, drivers have admitted.
The Williams team was particularly low-key on day one of the 2016 F1 season, with Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas completing just six laps each in the morning session, then waiting until the final moments of the wetter second practice before venturing out for two-lap installation runs and pitstop practice.