Max Verstappen won a controversial Australian Grand Prix to take the world championship lead, with Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso also on the podium
Max Verstappen won the Australian Grand Prix with an absolutely commanding run as he enjoyed a huge pace advantage in Melbourne. The Red Bull driver came back after dropping places at the start but was then untroubled at the front of the field, albeit in a race that was dragged out to over two and half hours with three red-flag stoppages.
A late red flag proved tense but Verstappen rode it out with calm control as behind him six cars went out in a chaotic restart – forcing another red flag. It was an unedifying end as confusion reigned as to how the race would finish, with the FIA taking some time to reach a decision before closing on a lap behind the safety car, dragging out the inevitable conclusion with frustrating longevity.
Russell made a blistering start, going up the inside of Verstappen into turn one, while Hamilton too took advantage and passed the Dutchman, out-braking him to claim second through turn three.
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