Logan Sargeant gave up his car for his team mate in Australia last weekend – something very few other Formula 1 drivers have done in recent decades.
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What were Alonso’s battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race?
Formula 1
Posted onAfter George Russell’s crash Fernando Alonso told his team he had a “problem on the throttle” and was concerned he wouldn’t finish the race.
Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997
2024 Australian GP stats and facts
Posted onThe last time a driver won on their return to F1 following an absence was in 1997. Here are more stats and facts from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
“Red flag!”: Rapid reactions and radio confusion in seconds after Russell’s shunt
Formula 1
Posted onWhen George Russell crashed out late in the Australian Grand Prix, drivers’ race engineers had to act fast to prevent an even bigger accident.
2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMelbourne produced a memorable weekend with some exceptional performances. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz shows surgical precision as Verstappen’s hopes melt in Melbourne
2024 Australian GP report
Posted onJust over two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz Jnr secured his most memorable victory in motorsport in Melbourne.
Were stewards right to penalise Alonso over his driving before Russell’s crash?
Penalty Box
Posted onDid Fernando Alonso deserve the drive-through penalty he was given for slowing in front of George Russell shortly before the Mercedes driver crashed?
Vote for your 2024 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Rate the race: 2024 Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
2024 Australian Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in pictures.
Melbourne confirms Mercedes’ slide to F1’s fifth-fastest team
Lap time watch: 2024 Australian GP
Posted onMercedes are at the bottom of the top five teams in Australia but Ferrari found a significant chunk of time compared to last year.
2024 Australian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Leclerc leads top three teams covered by a tenth of a second as practice ends
Formula 1
Posted onCharels Leclerc was the quickest driver in final practice for the Australian Grand Prix as one tenth of a second covered the top four drivers.
Are Williams right to bench Sargeant so Albon can race after crash?
Debates and Polls
Posted onLogan Sargeant has been forced to give up his car for team mate Alexander Albon, who crashed in practice. Did Williams make the right call?
Leclerc leads Verstappen, Hamilton only 18th in second practice
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari at the top of the times at the end of the first day of running for the Australian Grand Prix.
2024 Australian Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Norris fastest, Albon crashes in eventful and close start to practice
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris was quickest of all in a frantic opening practice session in Melbourne interrupted by a heavy crash for Williams’ Alexander Albon.
Analysis: Your highest and lowest-rated Formula 1 grands prix of the last 15 years
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen’s victories may have become routine during 2023 but none of them were RaceFans’ readers’ lowest-rated race of the season.
F1 shows why NASCAR will struggle to recreate yesterday’s ‘Canada 2010’ drama
News Focus
Posted onNASCAR’s crazy Cup race at Bristol on Sunday left fans, drivers and crew chiefs eager for more. But F1 shows soft tyres are no silver bullet.
When and where to watch the Australian GP, IndyCar and more this weekend
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Albert Park this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Australian Grand Prix and more.