Three flag deployments in this race made it one of the most dramatic races in the sport’s history!
The 2023 Australian Grand Prix is remembered as the most disrupted race in F1 history, with three red flags halting proceedings during a chaotic event at Albert Park. The crashes of Alex Albon at Turn 6 and Kevin Magnussen at Turn 2 led to stops in laps 8 and 55, scattering debris on the track. A late-race restart on lap 57 resulted in multiple collisions, with Carlos Sainz triggering a chain reaction involving Alonso, Gasly, Ocon, Sargeant, and de Vries. Despite the chaos, Max Verstappen emerged victorious ahead of Hamilton and Alonso, criticizing the race director’s decisions. The race marked a new record with three red flags, ultimately concluding behind the Safety Car due to the intense disruptions.
