As it occurred, McLaren impressed as Lando Norris won the dramatic season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
As it occurred, McLaren impressed as Lando Norris won the dramatic season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
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Isack Hadjar of Racing Bulls wrecked on a wet track on the formation lap of his debut F1 grand prix, causing a 15-minute delay in the start.
Carlos Sainz and Jack Doohan also crashed out of the race on the opening lap, causing the first safety car.As Lando Norris led from pole, Fernando Alonso went into the wall on Lap 34, bringing the safety car out again.
Max Verstappen takes the race lead as Norris and Oscar Piastri crash into the gravel. Both drivers recover, but Piastri returns in P14.
A third safety car comes out as Liam Lawson and Gabriele Bortoleto crash, and Norris regains the lead with a quick tyre change back to inters as the rain returns.
The moment @LandoNorris crossed the line to win in Australia! 🇦🇺👀#F1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/YGuL05IMki
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