George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in thrilling Formula One season-opener

Russell claims victory ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli Home town hopeful Oscar Piastri crashes out in formation lap George Russell has won the Australian Grand Prix with a commanding drive from the front of the grid and with his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in second, securing a strong one-two for the team. He was ultimately in complete control in the first round of the new Formula One season in Melbourne on Sunday but only after Ferrari had brought a thrilling and feisty scrap t