In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was forced to retire early in the race on lap 5 due to an issue with his Red Bull, marking an end to his nine-race win streak. Carlos Sainz, having overtaken Verstappen before his retirement, went on to win the race, securing his third Formula 1 victory. This win was particularly notable as it came just two weeks after Sainz underwent emergency surgery. Ferrari celebrated a one-two finish, with Sainz's teammate securing second place. The early retirement of world champion Verstappen, on lap 4 due to an engine fire, blew the race wide open for the rest of the field.
From hospital bed to victory in Australia π₯ β π Carlos Sainz reflects on a "crazy" couple of weeks #F1 #AusGP
Ferrariβs Carlos Sainz ended Red Bullβs Formula 1 winning streak Sunday when the Spaniard took advantage of Max Verstappen's early retirement to win the Australian Grand Prix. https://t.co/lsmgEEmmzy
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Max Verstappen's car catches fire. https://t.co/VLBEBtgyEo
Carlos Sainz ended Max Verstappenβs nine-race winning streak by claiming the Australian Grand Prix β two weeks after an emergency appendectomy. https://t.co/Lni7EkD1eJ
Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian Grand Prix 2 weeks after emergency surgery https://t.co/ZGQaaFWcTK
After undergoing emergency surgery two weeks ago to have his appendix removed, Carlos Sainz returned and won the Australian Grand Prix. ππ https://t.co/PfJCsp4N8A
Just two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz returns to the driver seat and has won the Australian Grand Prix. π https://t.co/bBS79rN2n0 https://t.co/pvMUrsmj9O
Carlos Sainz Jr. completes a stunning comeback as Max Verstappen retires from F1 Australian GP https://t.co/GDlQpgvJvE
A race he'll never forget π€© Carlos Sainz looks back on his remarkable win which came just two weeks after undergoing surgery #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/ye8xpi2ZNE
From surgery to F1 victory in 16 days, Carlos Sainzβs Australian GP win proved his mettle - and why he should be so sought-after for 2025 πͺ Post-race feature from Melbourne for @TheAthletic β¬οΈ https://t.co/eUorgDfg6g
Formula 1: Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retires https://t.co/HPhhVP1VLo
Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Verstappen retires early with engine fire https://t.co/IjZ1trrES0
CARLOS SAINZ WINS THE AUSTRALIAN GP! It;s a Ferrari 1-2! #AusGP https://t.co/dlsvWsgIJ6
Ferrari has taken a one-two win in the Australian Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz winning after Red Bullβs Max Verstappen was eliminated from the race on the fourth lap. https://t.co/wBtlJyYlbp
Carlos Sainz crosses the line to WIN the Australian Grand Prix π€©π https://t.co/48RIXq8x5E
CARLOS SAINZ WINS IN AUSTRALIA!Β π€© The Smooth Operator seals a sensational win Down Under just two weeks after emergency surgery πππ #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/97Rt3AtbCL
CARLOS SAINZ WINS IN AUSTRALIA!Β π€© #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/ZRGoBVzqtN
SMOOTH OPERATOR! π Carlos Sainz has won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix! The Spaniard picks up his 3rd F1 victory. #AUSGP #AustralianGP https://t.co/swYlGGcAzZ
CARLOS SAINZ WINS THE AUSTRALIAN GP https://t.co/sBkYP9DkfV
CARLOS SAINZ WINS THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX! π΄ https://t.co/LCbKjr1SUy
Max is out of the Australian Grand Prix π https://t.co/dr9KOVVvZa
World champion Max Verstappen is OUT of the Australian GP, blowing the race wide open for the rest of the field. Follow the action LIVE inside: https://t.co/grbZpfuXMy https://t.co/fLKcdCzQdz
Verstappen out lap 3. Streak ends at 10. Iβm here for the Sainz revenge tour. #AustraliaGP #f1 https://t.co/Gg5HdIT8BE
MAX VERSTAPPEN HAS RETIRED ON LAP 5 OF THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX β https://t.co/Z5Ijqll8Xm
A nightmare Australian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen as he's forced to retire after an issue with his Red Bull! π² https://t.co/mGCzzgdW9R
MAX VERSTAPPEN IS OUT OF THE RACE #AusGP
Max Verstappen is OUT OF THE RACE. It is on, now. #AustralianGP #F1
MAX VERSTAPPEN RETIRES #AusGP https://t.co/f7R2JxuMQQ
Max Verstappen is OUT of the Australian Grand Prix! Day done for the world champion, his win streak ends at nine races #F1 #AusGP
Issues for Max Verstappen π± #AusGP #AustralianGP #F1 https://t.co/wARhsXIGYg
LAP 2/58 What a move from Sainz! π€© The Smooth Operator passes Verstappen and LEADS! #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/TmVFP6AbMc
Sainz is in the lead! I repeat Sainz is in the lead! #AusGP #F1 #AustralianGP https://t.co/jVreLaTxIX
Carlos Sainz LEADS in Australia!! Sweeps past Verstappen on the entry to Turn 9 after getting a great run on him #F1 #AusGP
LAP 1/58 Verstappen leads into Turn 1, Sainz tucks in behind #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/oO1V7qNZfx
Max Verstappen lands pole for Australian GP ahead of Sainz. π https://t.co/DvLlybTT4m https://t.co/SBqnKU6bLT
Max Verstappen takes Australian Grand Prix pole position; Lewis Hamilton 11th https://t.co/xZmgAyb5tW
Max Verstappen claims pole position at the Australian Grand Prix. https://t.co/iQtnG7wfMy
VERSTAPPEN TAKES POLE IN MELBOURNE! π¦πΊπ 2 Sainz +0.270 3 Perez 4 Norris 5 Leclerc #AusGP #F1 https://t.co/Oy6ylX2rLS
MAX TAKES POLE IN MELBOURNE!!! π€©π¦πΊ Carlos Sainz joins Verstappen on the front row. Sergio Perez will start Sunday's race from third ππ #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/9GAYh3jv2U
POLE IN AUS!!!! π¦πΊ #AusGP #F1 https://t.co/oWL0FaqGXy
Carlos Sainz on his current plans to race in Australia after recovering from surgery for appendicitis π¦πΊ https://t.co/mfztjy7vfL
Just two weeks after having his appendix removed, Carlos Sainz will be back at the wheel of his Ferrari on Friday π¦πΊ #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/APhjKNxAF4
Carlos Sainz aims for F1 return in Melbourne, two weeks after abdominal surgery https://t.co/whfqp62Qau