Jack Snape has taken a look at what the what Carlos Sainz’s victory in the Australian Grand Prix might mean for the Formula One championship – and in particular for Red Bull:
And with that, I think I’m done.
A remarkable day in Melbourne. Coming in, the predominant question was if anyone would be able to get close to stopping Max Verstappen from winning from pole for the fourth-straight time and taking out a tenth-successive race. Then, the defending champion was forced to retire on lap three and everything was blown wide open.
Starting from second, Carlos Sainz had overtaken the Dutchman before his retirement and used the clear air in front of him to surge to the win – not bad for a bloke looking for a drive next season and still recovering from having surgery for appendicitis. Indeed, it was a good day for fans of red horses rather than bulls, in general with Ferrari saluting with a one-two finish after Charles Leclerc crossed the line behind him in second.
WHAT A DRIVE BY OUR BOYS!!! 1-2 FINISH IN MELBOURNE 🔥🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/QX1I65HAdb
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) March 24, 2024
Mclaren will likewise leave with a pep in their step after Charles Norris and home town boy Oscar Piastri took third and fourth. Lewis Hamilton, though, who joined Verstappen in being forced to retire with mechanical issues, will head to Japan with frustration with his Mercedes undoubtedly only growing.
My name’s been Joey Lynch, thank you ever so much for keeping up with the Australian GP with me. I’ll leave you with Giles Richards’ full report. Thanks and success.
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