Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was eliminated from the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne after just five laps. The Red Bull driver was overtaken by Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who had just recovered from an appendix operation.
VerstAppen remains ahead in the Drivers' World Championship with 51 points. Lewis Hamilton had to cope with an early end to the race after an engine problem stopped his Mercedes. Hamilton's teammate George Russell caused a shocking moment with a serious accident on the last lap.