Verstappen wins chaotic Australian GP, Hamilton second
Max Verstappen won his first Formula 1 race in Australia after he survived a problematic start and a controversial finish to prevail on a hectic Sunday afternoon in Melbourne.
Max Verstappen won his first Formula 1 race in Australia after he survived a problematic start and a controversial finish to prevail on a hectic Sunday afternoon in Melbourne.
A massive fire broke out in the pit lane of the Supercars race at Albert Park in Melbourne, distracting Russell, who qualified second for Sunday’s race.
Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc were seen having a heated exchange following the Australian Grand Prix qualifying.
Max Verstappen took the pole position for the Australian Grand Prix ahead of the Mercedes duo as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished second and third respectively.
The Australian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035, after striking a new deal which includes hosting season openers.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc cruised to victory in the Australian Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead as Max Verstappen retired with engine difficulties.
After a “painful” engine trouble in Australian Grand Prix practice, Sebastian Vettel was fined 5,000 euros for riding a scooter on the track.
At the end of the first day of F1 racing for the Australian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc set the overall pace ahead of Max Verstappen in the afternoon practice session.
Carlos Sainz led the way in the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix weekend, clocking a time of 1:19.806 for Ferrari.
According to the organisers’ official website, a last-minute scramble around the world has insured that all teams will have their equipment ready for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.