System 1 turns its consideration from Melbourne to Shanghai as George Russell, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and co put together for the Chinese language Grand Prix
Max Verstappen desires change (Picture: Getty)
The first race weekend of the System 1 calendar has been and gone as George Russell tasted victory on the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Toto Wolff’s group acquired off to a super begin as Kimi Antonelli picked up second place and Mercedes confirmed their benefit beneath the brand new race laws.
It was a bitter dwelling race for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, whereas reigning world champion Lando Norris nonetheless is not a fan of the newest era of automobiles, having completed fifth. Ferrari established themselves because the second-best constructor by claiming third and fourth.
A lot of the speak heading into the race was of Aston Martin’s points. That isn’t prone to change anytime quickly as Fernando Alonso didn’t end the race, as anticipated, and Lance Stroll was 15 laps behind race-winner Russell.
Consideration subsequent turns to Shanghai’s Chinese language Grand Prix, which takes place in lower than every week. Be a part of us for the entire newest information and updates under.
George Russell nearly jumped out of his seat as he, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli had been left shocked watching race highlights within the cooldown room following the race. The trio mentioned their F1 fates in Melbourne earlier than being distracted by a scary second they’d beforehand not seen.
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto was proven transferring rapidly from the road to be met by Liam Lawson’s automobile, and solely his fast reflexes ensured the pair weren’t concerned in a collision, with the previous doing effectively to keep away from a wall.
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21 minutes in the past06:39 Scott Trotter
Verstappen plea
Max Verstappen nonetheless hopes the FIA can give you options throughout this season after a chaotic first race. The Dutchman got here from final place into sixth however put it all the way down to his automobile’s benefit.
Requested concerning the race, he mentioned:
“Chaos….yeah, actually, I do not actually have the suitable phrases for it.
“For me, I handed a whole lot of automobiles as a result of we had been two seconds a lap quicker. However, I do not actually know what phrase to make use of.”
Requested whether or not F1 needs to be frightened concerning the racing, he added:
“I feel what they need to fear about are the foundations.
“They ask questions, and I give my opinion of what I wish to see and what I feel is healthier for the game, as a result of I do care about it. I do love racing, and I would like it to be higher than this.
“So let’s have a look at what we are able to do. I hope that even throughout this yr, we are able to give you some completely different options so it turns into extra gratifying for everybody.”
(Picture: Getty) 23 minutes in the past06:37 Scott Trotter
Good morning
Race one is full, and the season’s narratives are simply getting underway. Thanks for becoming a member of us as we preserve you updated on the entire fallout from Melbourne and with the entire information heading into the Chinese language Grand Prix in China.
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