Rolex Australian Grand Prix
Sainz wins in Melbourne two weeks on from appendicitis
Two weeks on from appendicitis, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz claimed a memorable victory at the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen dramatically retired in the early moments of the race.
Race Positions
1
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
1:20:26.843
Laps: 58
Pits: 2
2
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
+2.366
Laps: 58
Pits: 2
3
Lando Norris
McLaren
+5.904
Laps: 58
Pits: 2
4
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
+35.770
Laps: 58
Pits: 2
5
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
+56.309
Laps: 58
Pits: 2
6
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
+1:33.222
Laps: 58
Pits: 2
Circuit Information
| 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
Michael Schumacher (2004)
|
|
Sessions
FP1
Lando Norris
1:18.564
Mar 21, 2024
Finished
FP2
Charles Leclerc
1:17.277
Mar 21, 2024
Finished
FP3
Charles Leclerc
1:16.714
Mar 22, 2024
Finished
Qual
Max Verstappen
1:15.915
Mar 22, 2024
Finished
Race
Carlos Sainz
1:20:26.843
Mar 23, 2024
Finished
Top Headlines
What we know (and don't) about F1 in 2026 after Barcelona test
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN's F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.
Lewis Hamilton: 'Winning mentality' in Ferrari after first week of preseason
Lewis Hamilton said he sees a "winning mentality" in Ferrari this year after the team completed its first week of preseason testing ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Lewis Hamilton finishes F1 testing on top for Ferrari, McLaren also show progress in Barcelona
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton ensured Ferrari left testing with a morale-boosting final day at Barcelona's private event on Friday.