Carlos Sainz sensationally scored the third victory of his F1 career as Max Verstappen's 43-race finishing streak came to a fiery end in the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz stuns with Australia GP win as Verstappen suffers rare fiery retirement
Sainz highlights driver market benefit after F1 win
Carlos Sainz feels his prospects of finding a Formula 1 drive for next season will have been boosted by his Australian Grand Prix victory.
Sainz secured his third career win at Melbourne's Albert Park, leading home a Ferrari one-two with team-mate Charles Leclerc crossing the line close 2.366s behind, albeit under a VSC after George Russell crashed on his penultimate lap.
Verstappen explains 'fucking stupid' remark after Australian GP retirement
Max Verstappen has explained why he was caught uttering the words "fucking stupid" immediately after he retired from the Australian Grand Prix.
Verstappen's run of 43 consecutive race finishes came to a fiery end at Melbourne's Albert Park where an issue with the right-rear brake on his RB20 after the opening few laps forced him into the pits.
Verstappen explains 'fucking stupid' remark after Australian GP retirement
Russell crash: Frantic team radio message details helpless anxiety
Unbroadcast team radio from the Australian Grand Prix has revealed George Russell's panic at being stranded on the racing line following his late-race crash.
The Mercedes driver had been chasing Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin for sixth place in the dying embers of the 58-lap event and had closed to within a second heading onto the penultimate lap.
Russell crash: Frantic team radio message details helpless anxiety
Alonso disputes costly Russell crash penalty
Fernando Alonso has denied his defensive driving against George Russell was “dangerous” following his penalty at the Australian Grand Prix.
Alonso was holding sixth place ahead of Russell as the race around the Albert Park Circuit entered its final stages.
Wolff: 'Fair' to question his leadership of Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has acknowledged it “fair” to question his leadership role within the organisation following a disappointing start to the new F1 season.
The Brackley-based squad endured a difficult Australian Grand Prix weekend which saw Lewis Hamilton initially retire on lap 17 with a power unit issue.
Perez 'backwards' pace giving Red Bull 'food for thought'
Sergio Perez's pace at the Australian has given Red Bull “food for thought” amid a difficult day for the team, according to Helmut Marko.
Max Verstappen started the race from pole position but dropped out of the event after suffering a right-rear brake issue.
Ricciardo head ‘not filled with nonsense’ from critics
Daniel Ricciardo has declared himself surprised by his weak start to the 2024 Formula 1 season but denied he is distracted by critics of his performance.
Ricciardo has been out-qualified by teammate Yuki Tsunoda at all three rounds so far, failing to qualify higher than P14.
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