F1 · Round 1
ResultOfficial
Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit · Melbourne, AU
Circuit

Podium
1
🇬🇧 Russell
Mercedes · RUS
Winner
2
🇮🇹 Antonelli
Mercedes · ANT
+2.974
3
🇲🇨 Leclerc
Ferrari · LEC
+15.519
PoleRussell
Fastest lapVerstappen 1:22.091
Fastest stopNorris 17.649s
ClimberVerstappen P20→P6
FallerLawson P8→P13
What happened
- Leclerc launched from P4 to snatch the lead off the line, and he and Russell traded the top spot through the opening laps.
- Two Virtual Safety Cars set the strategy: Mercedes boxed under the first while both Ferraris stayed out, then ran in clear air to seize control.
- Leclerc held off Hamilton by six tenths for the final podium step; Hamilton finished a frustrated fourth on his Ferrari debut weekend.
- Norris kept Verstappen at bay for fifth as the new-regulation era opened.
Championship after Melbourne
George Russell leads the championship by 7 points.
Drivers'
Constructors'
1George Russell Mercedes25
1Mercedes43
2Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes18+7
2Ferrari27
3Charles Leclerc Ferrari15+10
3McLaren10
4Lewis Hamilton Ferrari12+13
4Red Bull8
5Lando Norris McLaren10+15
5Haas F1 Team6
PointsP4–P10
- 4🇬🇧 Hamilton Ferrari · HAM+16.144
- 5🇬🇧 Norris McLaren · NOR+51.741
- 6🇳🇱 Verstappen Red Bull · VER+54.617
- 7🇬🇧 Bearman Haas F1 Team · BEA+4.593
- 8🇬🇧 Lindblad RB F1 Team · LIN+11.816
- 9🇧🇷 Bortoleto Audi · BOR+12.775
- 10🇫🇷 Gasly Alpine F1 Team · GAS+29.027
Coverage
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