Motorsports followers have been handled to epic drama in Melbourne as Lando Norris battled laborious to transform his pole place to victory on the Method 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix. It was blended climate circumstances on the Australian GP, additionally riddled with a late-race downpour, a number of crashes and Security Automobiles.
The season-opening Australian GP noticed a number of crashes.(AFP)
The race noticed Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan, Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, Gabriel Bortoleto and Liam Lawson not end as they have been concerned in a number of crashes.
The race obtained off to a completely chaotic begin, as Hadjar, Doohan and Sainz all crashed out earlier than the tip of lap one. The formation lap began in shaky circumstances after rain led to restricted working within the help classes, with solely F3 finishing any racing laps.
F1, Australian GP: Full record of crashesIsack Hadjar’s crash results in delayed begin
Hadjar was following the pack by Flip 1 from his eleventh place grid slot, however then all of the sudden sped in Flip 2 and spun into the obstacles, and his automotive acquired big injury to the rear wing, inflicting him to retire. His day ended earlier than the Grand Prix had even begun, and the beginning was delayed in consequence.
Jack Doohan hits the obstacles
The Security Automobile was referred to as out after solely a single lap, as Doohan was the following one. He hit the obstacles on the run to Flip 6, and his rear tyres spun up with a gear shift.
Carlos Sainz joins the crash celebration
Then Sainz joined the wretched crash celebration as he misplaced management of his Williams automotive on the ultimate nook and hit the wall.
Fernando Alonso’s flip
Fernando Alonso was the second veteran to fall sufferer, as his Aston Martin misplaced management. He ran large onto the moist kerb at Flip 6, and his rear finish spun into the obstacles. The incident led to the calling of a second security automotive.
Gabriel Bortoleto’s rear suspension woes
In the meantime, Bortoleto was the fifth driver to crash out of the race. He ran off at Flip 13 which despatched his Sauber right into a spin, and crashed into the wall.
Liam Lawson loses management
Purple Bull driver Lawson, alternatively, misplaced management of his automobile at Flip 1 throughout a sudden rain storm.