Charles Leclerc
had the best weekend of his career at the Australian Grand Prix. The Monegasque Ferrari driver not only won the race at the Albert Park circuit, but also set the fastest lap of the day: he led throughout the competition and secured pole position in qualifying. The last person to achieve this 'Grand Slam' with the Italian team was Fernando Alonso in 2010.
“What a car today. Of course I did a good job all weekend, but it wasn't possible without the car. I'm so happy!”,
Leclerc said after winning his second race of the season.
With this victory, the 24-year-old driver accumulated 71 points in the championship, 34 more points than his pursuer George Russell, who reached 37 points after finishing third in Oceania. Carlos Sainz, who dropped out of the race on lap 3, dropped one position and remained with 33 points.
So ended the drivers' championship table after the Australian GP. Photo: F1.
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As for the team championship, Leclerc's 26 points helped Ferrari accumulate 104 points and remain in first place. Mercedes scored 65 points thanks to Russell's third place and Hamilton's fourth place. Red Bull reached 55 points after 'Checo' Pérez finished second.
This is how the team championship ended after the Australian GP. Photo: F1.
When will the next Formula 1 Grand Prix be held?
The fourth round of the Formula 1 World Championship will take place at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Italian race will be held on Sunday, April 24 at 8:00 a.m. (Peruvian time).