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Ferrari Dominates Australian F1 Grand Prix with Sainz's Victory

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Exciting race at the Australian Grand Prix as Carlos Sainz clinches first place for Ferrari after Verstappen's early retirement. Read on for more juicy details about the thrilling event!

In a thrilling display of racing prowess, Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Australian F1 Grand Prix, leading a spectacular one-two finish for Ferrari with Charles Leclerc following closely behind. The race took an unexpected turn when Max Verstappen was forced to retire early due to mechanical issues, paving the way for Sainz's impressive win despite his recent appendicitis surgery. The atmosphere was electrifying as Sainz crossed the finish line, marking a triumphant return to the track after his health setback.

As spectators and fans cheered on, the excitement continued to build as Sainz's victory secured Ferrari's first 1-2 finish of the season, with Leclerc showcasing outstanding performance throughout the race. Meanwhile, McLaren's Lando Norris clinched a well-deserved third place, celebrating his first podium finish at Albert Park. The tension and drama on the track kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end, making this Grand Prix a memorable event in the F1 calendar.

On another note, the race exposed the unpredictable nature of Formula 1, with unexpected outcomes challenging preconceived notions. Fernando Alonso's controversial penalty for his driving actions during the race sparked debates among fans and experts, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the already gripping event. Despite the challenges and controversies, the 2024 Australian Grand Prix will be remembered for its thrilling moments and remarkable performances by the drivers, setting the stage for an exhilarating F1 season ahead.

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Carlos Sainz wins Australian F1 Grand Prix in one-two finish for Ferrari (The Guardian)

Ferrari recorded a one-two finish with Charles Leclerc second after Max Verstappen was forced to retire early due to mechanical problems.

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Sainz leads Ferrari one-two at 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix (Motor Authority)

Carlos Sainz, in his first race since his recent surgery for appendicitis, was the first to cross the finish line, with Charles Leclerc finishing just over two ...

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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Verstappen retires (Aljazeera.com)

Sainz finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc after Red Bull's Verstappen retired on the fourth lap with engine fire.

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F1 Australian GP: Carlos Sainz wins after Verstappen retires early (The Associated Press)

Sainz led home teammate Charles Leclerc for Ferrari's first 1-2 finish, with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing in third for his first podium at Albert Park.

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Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Australian GP (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

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Rating the 2024 F1 Australian GP race (autosport.com)

The Australian Grand Prix produced a different winner as Carlos Sainz benefitted from Max Verstappen's retirement to cruise to his third Formula 1 victory.

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Alonso penalised for driving action in Russell incident in F1 ... (autosport.com)

Fernando Alonso has been penalised for changing his driving style in an โ€œextraordinaryโ€ way during Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix but has escaped blame ...

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Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Fernando Alonso says it was "disappointing" to get a 20-second penalty for his role in George Russell's crash in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix, saying his ...

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Fernando Alonso hit with post-race time penalty in Australia over ... (Formula 1)

Fernando Alonso has been given a 20-second time penalty following the Australian Grand Prix after the stewards determined that his driving before George ...

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Updated 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix results after Alonso penalty (RacingNews365)

Check out the updated results after Fernando Alonso was handed a penalty post-race.

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