Max Verstappen Claims First Australian GP Victory in Formula 1’s Action-Packed Race Full of Crashes

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit on Sunday, claiming his second win of the 2023 season. Verstappen overcame several Safety Cars and three red flags to lead home Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. This was Verstappen’s first victory in the Australian GP as he continued to lead the standings in the Drivers’ World Championships. The race was filled with drama, with two Safety Cars and three red flags due to collisions and crashes. The final result was determined behind the Safety Car, with Verstappen taking the top spot, followed by Hamilton and Alonso on the podium. Carlos Sainz was hit with a five-second time penalty for his clash with Alonso, promoting everyone behind him as Nico Hulkenberg took P7, from home favourite Oscar Piastri, Zhou Guanyu, Yuki Tsunoda — inheriting the final point — and Valtteri Bottas.