What looked set to be an easy Australian GP win for Verstappen turned into a dramatic and controversial finish as a result of incidents and race control decisions. Here's 10 things we learned from the third round of the 2023 F1 season.
was quickest off the draw at the start and bolted into the lead, while Lewis Hamilton's buccaneering into the third corner got him ahead of Verstappen to ensure that it was Mercedes, not Red Bull, who led the opening phases.
Despite the seven-time champion's best efforts, the Red Bull RB19 in Verstappen's hands was too much to resist; the Dutchman cruised around the outside before Turn 9 on the 12th lap to ultimately collect the lead. His start was somewhat leisurely compared to Russell's and, having got bogged down on the exit kerb of Turn 1, was ripe for the picking as Hamilton grabbed a tow into Turn 3 and forced his way through into second. Withoutto protect him as the Mexican started from the pitlane, Verstappen's vulnerability became somewhat exposed.
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