2023 Australian Grand Prix - Page 5

George Russell defends Mercedes handing Lewis Hamilton huge advantage

George Russell will be leaving the Australian Grand Prix wondering what could’ve been, after the British driver led the opening stages of the third round of the 2023 F1 season, only for a shock power unit failure to bring his race to an early end. After staggeringly qualifying on the front row, Russell made an

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Ted Kravitz criticised for controversial comment about girls

Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz has been criticised for a comment he made during the weekend of the Australian Grand Prix, whilst stating a fact about Alpine. For the final time this season Alpine were running their special pink livery, as part of their deal with title partner BWT. Alpine used the pink livery

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Martin Brundle blasts FIA over Carlos Sainz penalty decision

A chaotic restart after a second red flag at the Australian Grand Prix saw Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz collide with Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso, temporarily knocking the Spaniard out his fight for third place. The incident had further ramifications for the field, as it caused Pierre Gasly to be pushed off the track before hitting his

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Fernando Alonso fumes at FIA over ‘stupid’ call

Fernando Alonso admitted that himself and Aston Martin “got lucky” at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the Spaniard having initially been left furious with the FIA. Alonso’s sensational start to the 2023 F1 season continued at the Albert Park Circuit, a venue he claimed victory at in 2006. The 41-year-old achieved yet another

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FIA rules in favour of Lewis Hamilton after Max Verstappen penalty call

Lewis Hamilton has avoided a penalty from the FIA over his behaviour behind the safety car, as drivers headed to the grid before the first red flag restart.  Max Verstappen called for the stewards to look at Hamilton’s actions, believing he should be penalised for failing to follow the regulation requiring drivers to keep within,

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Unheard Lewis Hamilton radio message reveals Fernando Alonso animosity

Lewis Hamilton delivered his best result of the 2023 F1 season on Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix, after successfully claiming his first podium of the season. After starting in third, Hamilton moved up to second ahead of Max Verstappen on the opening lap, before beginning his attack on team-mate George Russell. Hamilton found himself

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Watch: Nico Hulkenberg almost has horror mega-shunt in Australia

Nico Hulkenberg delivered a stellar drive on Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix, as the experienced German continued his brilliant return to Formula 1. Based on how well Hulkenberg has started the 2023 F1 season, you wouldn’t believe that he hasn’t held a full-time seat since racing for Renault in 2019. Since returning to the

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‘It is forbidden’: Formula 1’s race director announces new rule

Ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, it has been revealed by Motorsport.com that the FIA have clamped down on pitwall fence celebrations, which have typically been seen throughout Formula 1’s history. It’s a common theme nowadays to see a team waving their fists in jubilation whilst their driver crosses the finish line to claim

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Max Verstappen wanted Lewis Hamilton to be slapped with penalty

Max Verstappen converted his second pole position of the 2023 F1 season into his second victory of the year at the Australian Grand Prix, after recovering from an early setback. It was certainly one of the most eventful Australian GPs in recent years, with the race having featured three red flags. Verstappen’s only issue in

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