
Heineken Australian Grand Prix
Leclerc wins as Verstappen retires again
Charles Leclerc has opened up a huge early championship lead by winning the Australian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen retired as Red Bull reliability issues returned.












Circuit Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit | |
Location Melbourne, Australia | Circuit Type Street |
Circuit Length 5.303 km | Circuit Distance 307.574 km |
No. of Laps 58 | No. of Turns 16 |
Lap Record: 1:24.125
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