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)
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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
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