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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix

George Russell won the opening race of the season (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) - (AP)

George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One’s new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and lay down a significant maker in his world championship bid.

Russell traded the lead with Charles Leclerc on six occasions inside a wild first nine laps at Melbourne’s Albert Park before a Ferrari strategy blunder allowed the British driver to race off into the sunset.

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