Hamilton’s dad consoles distraught Hadjar

Distraught and embarrassed Formula 1 rookie Isack Hadjar was consoled by Lewis Hamilton’s father when the French driver’s Australian Grand Prix debut ended before the season-opening race had started on Sunday.

Home race ‘curse’ knocks Piastri off podium

Wearing McLaren orange under soaking plastic ponchos, fans turned up in droves to the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix on Sunday with hope of seeing Oscar Piastri end the nation’s 40-year wait for a home winner.

Sainz feels vindicated by Williams choice

Discarded by Ferrari, Carlos Sainz said he felt vindicated for joining Williams after both he and teammate Alex Albon qualified in the top 10 on Saturday for the Australian Grand Prix.