Imperious, untouchable, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took victory at the Australian Grand Prix with an almost carefree serenity. Ferrari have delivered the car and Leclerc demonstrated definitively in Melbourne the sure touch of a champion-in-waiting.
In the sunshine of Albert Park Leclerc enjoyed a calm confidence that stood in stark contrast to the black mood that must be descending at Red Bull, epitomised by the frustration and anger of the defending champion, Max Verstappen, whose title hopes fell away in a swirl of smoke as his Red Bull spluttered and died at the side of the track.
