In a thrilling turn of events at the Australian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz clinched a dramatic victory, marking an impressive comeback just two weeks after undergoing surgery for appendicitis. Sainz’s win at Albert Park is his third in Formula 1 and his first in Melbourne, showcasing his resilience and skill on the track.
The race saw Sainz finishing ahead of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris, who secured third place. Despite a strong performance, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, a rising talent, finished fourth, continuing the trend of Australian drivers not reaching the podium in Melbourne.
The Grand Prix concluded under a virtual safety car due to a significant crash involving Mercedes’ George Russell on the final lap. The incident added to the race’s drama, which was already heightened by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s early exit due to a car fire.
Verstappen, a three-time defending world champion and a favorite to win, was aiming for his 10th consecutive victory, a feat he had achieved less than a year ago. However, his aspirations were dashed early in the race when he was forced to retire on lap three because of a brake issue that led to a fire.
Verstappen’s unexpected exit from the race underlined the unpredictability of Formula 1, ending his remarkable winning streak that dated back to the previous season. The Dutch driver expressed his disappointment but acknowledged the inevitability of such setbacks in the sport.
this article is pretty interesting a was fun to read
Amazing speed and tactic is what you need to race meaning that Carlos Sainz is extremely talented.
why did a early fire started? I wonder why
How much did the pay