Updated Verstappen avoids carnage to take Australian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen survived a crazy, chaotic and farcical finale to win the Australian Grand Prix.
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Verstappen wins in wild finish to F1 Australian Grand Prix
MELBOURNE, Australia: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has claimed his first Australian Grand Prix in remarkable circumstances in a chaotic Formula 1 race filled with drama from the green light to the checkered flag. Although Red Bull’s first triumph in Melbourne since 2011 was expected, the carnage that unfolded in the latter stages of the race at Albert Park made it an extremely hard-fought triumph. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who drove superbly in his Mercedes, finished second, while Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso filled third spot on the podium.
Verstappen sets the pace ahead of Aus GP qualifying, but Alonso is on his heels
Double world champion Max Verstappen clocked the fastest time in the third and final practice on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix, but his Red Bull teammate Sergo Perez had a horror session to finish sixth.
Verstappen fastest in final practice at Australian Grand Prix
MELBOURNE : Formula One champion Max Verstappen topped the timesheet for Red Bull in the third and final practice at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday but his team mate Sergio Perez struggled through a mishap-strewn session.
F1 clarifies pitstop penalties after Alonso confusion
MELBOURNE : Formula One officials confirmed on Friday that teams can no longer touch their cars with jacks during penalty pitstops in the wake of the Fernando Alonso controversy at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
F1 drivers welcome wider grid slots after penalties
MELBOURNE : Formula One drivers welcomed wider grid slots from Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso were penalised for missing their marks in the season's first two races.
F1 needs better approach to penalties, says Russell
Formula One needs to apply common sense in handing out penalties for infringements where visibility is a real problem for drivers, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.
F1 needs common sense approach to penalties, says Russell
Formula One needs to apply common sense in handing out penalties for infringements where visibility is a real problem for drivers, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.