Toto Wolff admitted it was a “fair question” whether he remained the right person to lead Mercedes – after Lewis Hamilton’s worst ever start to a season was confirmed at the Australian Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz delivered the best drive of his career, just 16 days after surgery for appendicitis, to take advantage of Max […]
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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retires
Max Verstappen’s bid to win a record-equalling 10 consecutive races went up in smoke as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz returned from surgery just 16 days ago to win in Australia. Verstappen suffered a brake failure after just four laps of Sunday’s 58-lap race at Melbourne’s sun-cooked Albert Park to end his winning streak which stretched back […]
Lewis Hamilton rues inconsistent Mercedes car after poor qualifying in Australia
Lewis Hamilton said the inconsistency of his Mercedes “messes with the mind” following his worst qualifying performance in Australia for 14 years. Hamilton, who boasts a record eight pole positions at Melbourne’s Albert Park, will start Sunday’s 58-lap race from a disappointing 11th after he was eliminated in Q2. Max Verstappen took pole – his […]
Max Verstappen secures pole position in Melbourne
Max Verstappen is on course to take a record-equalling 10 consecutive victories after putting his Red Bull on pole position for the Australian Grand Prix. Verstappen’s third pole in as many races appeared under threat with Ferrari threatening to knock the all-conquering Dutchman off his perch. But Verstappen upped the ante in front of a […]
Christian Horner complainant appeals decision to clear Red Bull boss
The female employee suspended by Red Bull has appealed against the decision to clear team principal Christian Horner of controlling behaviour, the PA news agency understands. Red Bull’s investigation dismissed the complainant’s grievance earlier this month, but she has lodged a formal appeal with the Formula One team’s parent company GmbH. The employee is understood […]