F1 Australian GP: George Russell wins in Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails

Mercedes took a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix kickstarting Formula 1’s new era, with polesitter George Russell winning from team-mate Kimi Antonelli as suboptimal strategy meant Ferrari’s challenge unravelled.
The race started with heartbreak for the home fans as local hero Oscar Piastri crashed on his reconnaissance lap. The Melburnian lost control of his McLaren MCL40 at the exit of ...Keep reading