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Sizzling Action at F1 Australia: Leclerc and Verstappen Battle for Pole Position

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Exciting updates from the Australian Grand Prix with Leclerc and Verstappen leading the pack in a nail-biting battle for pole position. Read on for the full scoop!

The 2024 Australian Grand Prix saw intense action during the Free Practice 3 session, with Charles Leclerc from Ferrari narrowly maintaining the top spot on the timesheets. Moving on to the qualifying rounds, Max Verstappen clinched the pole position for the Grand Prix, showcasing a thrilling showdown between the two talented drivers.

As Leclerc and Verstappen competed for the top spot, fans were on the edge of their seats during the FP3 session and the subsequent qualifying rounds. The excitement peaked as Leclerc outperformed Verstappen, setting the stage for an electrifying race at the iconic Australian Grand Prix.

With unexpected twists and turns, Max Verstappen's pole position victory added an element of surprise to the F1 Australia event. Despite initial struggles, Red Bull's driver rose to the occasion, further intensifying the competition and setting the tone for an unforgettable race day.

As the final starting grid was revealed, the anticipation among fans reached new heights. With each driver's position confirmed, the stage was set for a spectacular race, promising adrenaline-pumping moments and fierce battles on the Albert Park circuit.

In a remarkable turn of events, the FP3 session and qualifying rounds at the Australian Grand Prix showcased the fierce rivalry between Leclerc and Verstappen, adding an extra layer of excitement to the F1 season. The clash between these two talented drivers promises an exhilarating race that fans will be eagerly awaiting.

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2024 Australian Grand Prix FP3 report and highlights: Charles ... (Formula 1)

Charles Leclerc narrowly kept Ferrari at the top of the timesheets during Saturday's third and final practice session for the Australian Grand Prix, ...

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2024 F1 Australian GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Max Verstappen took pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, the third round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship. · Australian Grand Prix grid: ...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the FP3 action as Charles Leclerc leads Max ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Charles Leclerc led Max Verstappen as the fastest driver in final practice, before qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix gets underway later today.

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Max Verstappen enjoys 'unexpected' pole in Australia as he predicts ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Max Verstappen has admitted that his pole position for the Australian Grand Prix came as a little bit of a surprise after he and Red Bull struggled to get ...

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2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results (RacingNews365)

Check out the full results from final practice for the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit.

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F1 Australian GP: Leclerc snatches FP3 headline time from ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

Charles Leclerc snatched the top spot at the end of FP3 at the Australian Grand Prix, beating Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen by 0.02s in an ...

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Final 2024 F1 Australian GP starting grid (The Race)

See where each driver is starting on the grid for the third round of the 2024 F1 season, the Australian GP.

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RACE START: Watch the getaway in Australia as Max Verstappen ... (Formula 1)

Max Verstappen made a clean getaway from pole position as the Australian Grand Prix got underway, while there was action unfolding behind him involving the ...

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2024 Australian Grand Prix race report and highlights: Carlos Sainz ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz took the first non-Red Bull win of the season with an impressive display during Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, taking advantage ...

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Verstappen an early retirement from Formula 1 Australian Grand ... (The Associated Press)

An angry Max Verstappen was an early retirement from the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver sustaining a fiery mechanical failure on ...

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Carlos Sainz wins Australian F1 Grand Prix in one-two finish for Ferrari (The Guardian)

Ferrari recorded a one-two finish with Charles Leclerc second after Max Verstappen was forced to retire early due to mechanical problems.

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2024 F1 Australian GP results: Carlos Sainz wins (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Sainz beat Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris at the Albert Park Circuit on Sunday after polesitter Max Verstappen retired early on with mechanical troubles.

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2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix - Results (RacingNews365)

Carlos Sainz capped off his return from an appendectomy with his third F1 victory at the Australian Grand Prix. The Spaniard headed home a Ferrari one-two ...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the best of the action from qualifying in ... (Formula 1)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen charged to pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, getting the better of Ferrari rival Carlos Sainz during an exciting ...

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Australian GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen claims F1 pole from ... (Sky Sports)

Ferraris challenge to Max Verstappen just falls short at the last in Melbourne as the world champion makes it three from three in 2024 qualifying; ...

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Verstappen takes pole position for F1 Australian GP, Carlos Sainz in ... (The Associated Press)

Max Verstappen not surprisingly clinched pole position for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. More surprising was record eight-time Australian pole winner ...

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Ferrari's Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Verstappen retires (Aljazeera.com)

Sainz finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc after Red Bull's Verstappen retired on the fourth lap with engine fire.

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FIA post-race press conference โ€“ 2024 Australian Grand Prix ... (Formula 1)

1. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari, 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 3. Lando Norris (McLaren)

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STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the possible race strategies for the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at Albert Park...

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Australian F1 Grand Prix 2024 โ€“ in pictures (The Guardian)

Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix just two weeks after having surgery, as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were both forced to retire.

Brake fire ends F1 race in Australia for Max Verstappen (ABC News)

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Max Verstappen's run of nine straight victories came to a dramatic end at the Australian Grand Prix, where a brake fire ended his ...

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Free Australia F1 live stream: Where to watch this week's Formula 1 ... (Business Insider)

There's a free Australia F1 live stream available today, and if you miss the race, we've found an excellent extended highlights show, too.

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Rating the 2024 F1 Australian GP race (autosport.com)

The Australian Grand Prix produced a different winner as Carlos Sainz benefitted from Max Verstappen's retirement to cruise to his third Formula 1 victory.

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Fernando Alonso hit with post-race time penalty in Australia over ... (Formula 1)

Fernando Alonso has been given a 20-second time penalty following the Australian Grand Prix after the stewards determined that his driving before George ...

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WATCH: Drama for Max Verstappen as the world champion retires ... (Formula 1)

Max Verstappen saw his winning streak come to a dramatic end at the Australian Grand Prix after being forced to retire from the running in the opening laps ...

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WATCH: George Russell dramatically crashes out while chasing ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

There was drama at the very start and very end of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen retiring early on amid brake woes and George Russell ...

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F1 Australian GP: Carlos Sainz wins after Verstappen retires early (The Associated Press)

Sainz led home teammate Charles Leclerc for Ferrari's first 1-2 finish, with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing in third for his first podium at Albert Park.

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Championship standings after 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix (RacingNews365)

With the third round of the season in the books, take a look at the updated championship standings below! Formula 1 standings 2024. Drivers ...

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Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Australian GP (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Those expecting a third Max Verstappen win of 2024's Formula 1 season had their expectations confounded as the Red Bull driver retired in the opening laps of ...

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Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 ... (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Fernando Alonso says it was "disappointing" to get a 20-second penalty for his role in George Russell's crash in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix, saying his ...

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