A Mercedes one-two – and the first without Lewis Hamilton for 71 years.
George Russell secured a stunning victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, marking Mercedes’ first one-two finish in 71 years without Lewis Hamilton. The last three winners of the season-opening race went on to claim the drivers’ championship – can Russell continue this trend? Despite initial challenges from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and strategic errors, Russell dominated the race, with team-mate Kimi Antonelli finishing behind him. Behind them, Lando Norris held off Max Verstappen for fifth place, with some early retirements including Oscar Piastri’s unfortunate incident on the reconnaissance lap. The enthralling battle between Russell and Leclerc, coupled with strategic decisions, set the stage for an exciting start to the Formula 1 season.
