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Williams began fixing Albon's wrecked car at 2am on Monday | Formula 1

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Williams 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.

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Formula 1 owner Liberty Media tipped to buy Moto GP for £3.4 billion | RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Formula 1 owner Liberty Media tipped to buy Moto GP • Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador • IndyCar starts three-day test

Wednesday, Mar 27

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F1's 2026 cars will have 1,000 horsepower, less downforce and weight - Symonds | Formula 1

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Formula 1's chief technical officer has revealed new details of the biggest overhaul of the series' regulations in a decade.

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What were Alonso's battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race? | Formula 1

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After 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.

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Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997 | 2024 Australian GP stats and facts

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The 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.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Aston Martin will not try to overturn Alonso's Australian Grand Prix penalty | Formula 1

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Aston 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.

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Vettel completes Porsche Hypercar test at Aragon | WEC

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Sebastian Vettel joined seven of Porsche's World Endurance Championship drivers to test their 963 Hypercar in preparation for the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Other drivers wouldn't work as hard as Sainz did to return after surgery - Norris | Formula 1

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Lando Norris doubts other drivers would have made the effort Carlos Sainz Jnr did to return to racing two weeks after undergoing surgery.

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"Red flag!": Rapid reactions and radio confusion in seconds after Russell's shunt | Formula 1

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When George Russell crashed out late in the Australian Grand Prix, drivers' race engineers had to act fast to prevent an even bigger accident.

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"In my mind I won twice this weekend" says Hadjar after penalty | Formula 2

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Red Bull junior driver Isack Hadjar feels he won both races in Melbourne last weekend after a penalty cost him victory in Saturday's opener.

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2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings | Formula 1

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Melbourne produced a memorable weekend with some exceptional performances. Here's RaceFans' driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.

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Iwasa to make F1 practice debut in Ricciardo's car at Suzuka | RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Iwasa to make F1 practice debut in Ricciardo's car at Suzuka • Antonelli rues missed podium • 1964 F1 drivers' trophy up for sale

Monday, Mar 25

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Sainz thought Australian Grand Prix return was "not going to happen" after surgery | Formula 1

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Carlos 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

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Would 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.

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Alonso indignant over penalty as stewards highlight the limits of his explanation | Formula 1

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The stewards' explanation of Fernando Alonso's penalty showed the limit of his explanation for an "extraordinary" manoeuvre.

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'This year we wake up knowing we can fight': Haas pair hail double points finish | Formula 1

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Haas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg said the team has been reinvigorated this year after their double points finish in the Australian Grand Prix.

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Mercedes 'couldn't compete on a single lap or the long runs' in Melbourne | RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Mercedes 'couldn't compete on a single lap or long runs' • Gasly avoids penalty point • Record Australian GP crowd

Sunday, Mar 24

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Rosenqvist controls heat one but Palou takes pole for final in heat two | IndyCar

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Felix Rosenqvist and Alex Palou won IndyCar's two heat races at The Thermal Club, meaning they will share the front row of the grid for the final.

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Sauber apologise to drivers after another botched pit stop leads to fine | Formula 1

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The Sauber team apologised to their drivers after suffering more problems during their pit stops in today's Australian Grand Prix.

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Hamilton concerned by Mercedes' inconsistent performance before retirement | Formula 1

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Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes performed completely differently at Albert Park to earlier rounds before he retired from the race.

Alonso penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous" defensive move | Formula 1

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Fernando Alonso has fallen two places in the finishing positions for the Australian Grand Prix after the stewards penalised him for his driving prior to George Russell's crash.

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Verstappen "absolutely" wasn't going to win even if he hadn't retired - Perez | Formula 1

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Sergio Perez is convinced Ferrari would have won the Australian Grand Prix even if Max Verstappen hadn't retired.

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Leclerc admits Sainz 'did a better job all weekend' after Ferrari one-two | Formula 1

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Charles Leclerc admits he doubts he would have been able to challenge team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr for victory in the Australian Grand Prix.

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Sainz will tell rivals to have appendix surgery too after comeback win | Formula 1

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Carlos Sainz Jnr joked he'll encourage rivals to have their appendices removed after winning his first race since surgery two weeks ago.

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Sainz leads Ferrari one-two in Australia after Verstappen retires early | Formula 1

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Carlos Sainz Jnr led a Ferrari one-two to win the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retired in the early laps with a brake problem.

Vote for your 2024 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend | Formula 1

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Who was the best driver during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

2024 Australian Grand Prix race result and championship points | Formula 1

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Carlos Sainz Jnr has won the Australian Grand Prix for Ferrari ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Max Verstappen's championship lead is down to five points.

Rate the race: 2024 Australian Grand Prix | Formula 1

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What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.

2024 Australian Grand Prix in pictures | F1 Pictures

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The 2024 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in pictures.

Verstappen reveals stuck rear brake caused race-ending fire | Formula 1

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Max Verstappen revealed a stuck brake caused the fire which put him out of the Australian Grand Prix shortly after the start.