It's a very sweet awakening for Ferrari fans, because after 733 days è double for the red. Carlos Sainz, two weeks after appendicitis operation, dominates the Australian GP race. After withdrawal di Max Verstappen on the third lap due to a brake problem, there was no more story. He finishes the double Charles Leclerc, who took home the fastest lap and second position in the drivers' championship, -4 behind SuperMax. It is a historic double for the Maranello team who return to 1-2 on Australian soil afterwards 20 years. McLaren closes the podium Lando Norris, who tried to stay with the two Ferraris for the entire race, but was unable to keep up with their pace.
Piastri denied the podium in Melbourne, Perez finishes in fifth
Immediately off the podium Oscar piastri. The Australian had the podium in his hands at his home grand prix, but a team order forced him to swap positions. However, Norris was too faster and finished in P3. Fifth position for Sergio Perez with the only Red Bull remaining on the track. A race not up to the expectations of the RB20. Almost a minute taken by the leader and a pace never up to that of the riders in front. Furthermore, with this result he loses the second position in the drivers' world championship.
Two Haas points in Australia, first points for VCARB in the Australian GP race
Sixth and seventh position for the two Aston Martin, respectively with Fernando Alonso e Lance stroll. Excellent points for the English team who will have to try to maintain constant results if they want to fight for fourth or third position in the constructors' championship. Behind them a super Yuki tsunoda brings home the first points for the Visa Cash App RB. The Japanese, with an excellently managed race, manages to grab fundamental points for the Faenza team. The two close the Top 10 Haas, with Nico Hulkenberg before Kevin Magnussen. After P10 a Jeddah, the American team conquers others 3 points which are worth their weight in gold in the battle behind the lines. The Dane also managed to score his first points of the season thanks to the accident on the last lap George Russell.
Article by Francesco Orlando
