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‘Red flag! I’m in the middle of the track’: Stranded F1 driver pleaded for protection moments before Ferrari win
In the closing moments of Sunday’s grand prix, George Russell of Mercedes was heard calling urgently for the red flag 12 times before the safety car was deployed. Fernando Alonso was penalised for his role in the crash that left Russell stranded.
- by Carla Jaeger
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Aussie's near miss as ex-F1 driver fumes over crash
Romain Grosjean was left frustrated after he was hit and spun into a crash on lap one of the $1 Million Challenge at the Thermal Club.
Ugly IndyCar crash mars $1 million racev
Romain Grosjean was sent into a spin after contact from Scott Dixon, sending the ex-Formula 1 driver into the path of other drivers in an ugly crash.
These were calls that cost Piastri a podium in Melbourne
McLaren ordered its drivers to swap positions on lap 28, and the Australian gave himself a slap on the wrist for a clumsy turn.
- by Matthew Clayton
Told to give way, Oscar refuses to grouch as podium curse continues
Home-town boy Oscar Piastri was driving towards a podium finish – until his McLaren bosses ordered him to give way to teammate Lando Norris.
- by Chip Le Grand
As it happened Grand Prix Melbourne 2024: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz triumphant amid high-drama
Join us for live coverage of the 2024 Formula 1 race from Melbourne’s inner-city Albert Park circuit. World champion Max Verstappen was hot favourite, but his race finished early.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
2024 Australian Grand Prix in pictures
Photos from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne by photographers Eddie Jim and Joe Armao.
Doohan 'ready' for F1 callup
Jack Doohan, son of Aussie 500cc motorcycle legend Mick Doohan, has declared he is ready to make the step into F1 if and when the time comes.
‘Like Succession’: Christian Horner and the battle for Red Bull
The Christian Horner saga has fascinated the globe, a clash of sport, celebrity, ego and corporate governance that has a very uncertain outcome.
- by Stephen Brook
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Australian Grand Prix
Verstappen takes pole for Albert Park, Piastri fifth and ‘painful’ spot for Ricciardo
Formula 1 maestro and last year’s Australian Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen will start on pole for this year’s Albert Park race. Australia’s Oscar Piastri qualified in fifth spot.
- by Matthew Clayton
Melbourne to take pole position for Formula 1’s 2025 season
A likely attendance record at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix will remove any lingering F1 doubts about where to start next season.
- by Chip Le Grand