Fernando Alonso does not agree with his Australian Grand Prix penalty, which he described as a “one-off” decision by the stewards.
2024 Australian Grand Prix articles archive
Red Bull saw warning sign of Australian GP brake problem on Saturday – Verstappen
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Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull saw warning signs on Saturday in Melbourne of the brake problem which ended his race the next day.
Failing to punish Alonso would have “opened a can of worms” – Russell
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Posted onGeorge Russell believes it would have set a dangerous precedent not to penalise Fernando Alonso for slowing in front of him during the Australian Grand Prix.
Leclerc sure “many team principals” are pursuing Sainz for 2025 seat
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Posted onCharles Leclerc is certain his team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr will have several drives to choose from next year after losing his place at Ferrari.
“Don’t put me under pressure” – The best unheard team radio from Melbourne
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Posted onFrom team orders, apologies and even singing, here’s how the Australian Grand Prix played out over the radio waves on race day.
Mercedes ‘changed everything but haven’t solved fundamental issue’ – Wolff
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Posted onMercedes haven’t mastered the latest technical rules despite making many changes to their design over the last two years, says team principal Toto Wolff.
Williams began fixing Albon’s wrecked car at 2am on Monday
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Posted onWilliams say the efforts to repair Alexander Albon’s car for next week’s Japanese Grand Prix will not stop them bringing minor upgrades to the race.
Australia revealed Mercedes’ weakness in warmer temperatures – Allison
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Posted onMercedes say their poor weekend in Australia gave them some insight into why their W15 isn’t performing well at certain temperatures.
What were Alonso’s battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race?
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Posted onAfter George Russell’s crash Fernando Alonso told his team he had a “problem on the throttle” and was concerned he wouldn’t finish the race.
Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997
2024 Australian GP stats and facts
Posted onThe last time a driver won on their return to F1 following an absence was in 1997. Here are more stats and facts from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin will not try to overturn Alonso’s Australian Grand Prix penalty
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Posted onAston Martin will not attempt to overturn Fernando Alonso’s penalty for his driving prior to George Russell’s crash in last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Other drivers wouldn’t work as hard as Sainz did to return after surgery – Norris
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Posted onLando Norris doubts other drivers would have made the effort Carlos Sainz Jnr did to return to racing two weeks after undergoing surgery.
“Red flag!”: Rapid reactions and radio confusion in seconds after Russell’s shunt
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Posted onWhen George Russell crashed out late in the Australian Grand Prix, drivers’ race engineers had to act fast to prevent an even bigger accident.
2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onMelbourne produced a memorable weekend with some exceptional performances. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz thought Australian Grand Prix return was “not going to happen” after surgery
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr feared he would not recover from his appendix surgery in time to compete in the Australian Grand Prix, which he won yesterday.
Was Perez right that even a reliable Red Bull wouldn’t have beaten Ferrari?
2024 Australian GP interactive data
Posted onWould Ferrari have won even if Max Verstappen hadn’t retired? Their drivers thought so – and so did Sergio Perez. Here’s what the data reveals.
Alonso indignant over penalty as stewards highlight the limits of his explanation
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Posted onThe stewards’ explanation of Fernando Alonso’s penalty showed the limit of his explanation for an “extraordinary” manoeuvre.
‘This year we wake up knowing we can fight’: Haas pair hail double points finish
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Posted onHaas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg said the team has been reinvigorated this year after their double points finish in the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz shows surgical precision as Verstappen’s hopes melt in Melbourne
2024 Australian GP report
Posted onJust over two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz Jnr secured his most memorable victory in motorsport in Melbourne.
Norris grateful Piastri “made my life easier” when team ordered swap
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Posted onLando Norris said he appreciated his team mate giving up a podium finish in his home race for him when McLaren ordered the pair to swap positions.