06:48
Russell is slowing
The Mercedes driver looks to be out of the race. His car is on fire!
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing
2023 F1 Australian Grand Prix as it happened
- F1 2023 Australian Grand Prix - Full Race results from Round 3
- Verstappen beats Hamilton to win chaotic Australian GP
- Chaotic race end after a third red flag
- George Russell retired, Lewis Hamilton finished P2
02 Apr 2023
06:50
Order under the VSC on Lap 19
Verstappen, Hamilton, Alonso, Gasly, Sainz, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Norris, Tsunoda, Piastri, Ocon, Perez, Zhou, Magnussen, Sargeant, Bottas and de Vries.
06:49
Virtual Safety Car
Russell is OUT of the race.
Pit lane entry is closed.
06:48
Alonso in DRS
Alonso is now right behind Hamilton in the battle for second - 0.6s between the former teammates.
06:47
No further action
No penalty for Hamilton at the restart for falling too far back.
06:44
Sainz on the move!
He's up to sixth now in the Ferrari, overtaking Stroll into Turn 3.
06:42
Domination from Verstappen
He's now 2.5s clear of Hamilton at the front of the field.
Russell gets past Gasly for fourth.
06:41
Verstappen leads
Making the most of DRS, Verstappen overtakes Hamilton.
06:38
Order on Lap 11
Hamilton, Verstappen, Alonso, Gasly, Russell, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Tsunoda, Norris, Sainz, Piastri, Zhou, Ocon, Magnussen, Sargeant, Perez, de Vries and Bottas.
06:38
Lap 10/58
Hamilton leads into Turn 1 ahead of Verstappen and Alonso.
06:37
We're back underway at Albert Park
Here we go!
06:36
Penalty for Hamilton incoming?
“Is this more than 10 car lengths? Check it.”
06:34
Order and tyres
Hamilton, Verstappen, Alonso, Stroll, Gasly, Hulkenberg, Russell, Tsunoda, Norris, Piastri, Sainz, de Vries, Ocon, Perez, Zhou, Bottas, Sargeant and Magnussen.
Hards for everyone except de Vries and Sargeant.
06:32
Standing start
The FIA have announced there will be another standing start when the race gets underway.
06:29
Wolff and Russell exchange
Toto Wolff: "Sorry George that screwed us but let’s do the most out of it, we can still go to the front of the podium or better."
George Russell: "Not your fault guys. It was a good call."
06:23
Race will resume in 10 minutes
Word from the FIA... restart very soon.
06:20
Wolff to Russell
"Sorry George, that's screwed us."
06:19
Order at the red flag
Hamilton, Verstappen, Alonso, Stroll, Gasly, Hulkenberg, Russell, Tsunoda, Norris, Piastri, Sainz, de Vries, Ocon, Zhou, Bottas, Sargeant and Magnussen.
OUT: Albon, Leclerc.
06:17
Red flag
The race has been halted!
06:17
Hamilton radio
"This has put me at a massive disadvantage."
06:16
LAP 7/58
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 2, 2023
ALEX ALBON IS OUT OF THE RACE!
It's all over for the Williams Racing driver at Turn 7 #AusGP#F1pic.twitter.com/3oGMyiovrX
06:15
Pit stops
Russell and Sainz pit for fresh rubber.
The Mercedes driver rejoins in seventh overall. Sainz in 11th.
06:14
Safety Car
Albon is out of the race!
06:13
Lap 6/58
Hamilton has a lot at Russell but he can't get close enough.
The seven-time champion is now under pressure from Verstappen.
06:12
Lap 5/58
Russell is 0.6s ahead of Hamilton, who is 0.6s ahead of Verstappen.
DRS will be active very soon.
