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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Giles Richards at Albert Park

George Russell wins Australian GP after thrilling fight with Ferrari in season opener

Mercedes driver George Russell celebrates after winning the F1 Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
Mercedes driver George Russell lived up to his billing as title favourite with victory at Albert Park. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Formula One’s brave new world opened in Melbourne with at least something of a bang, doubtless to the relief of many who had considered its bold new era was destined for a whimper.

Yet the verdict from Albert Park was that the sport has work to do if it is to head off the distinctly troublesome spectacle of some of F1’s leading protagonists proclaiming they are rather unhappy with its new direction.

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