As it happened: Verstappen wins chaotic grand prix after four red flags, Piastri claims first points on Australian debut, eight cars DNF

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And it’s one that will live long in the memory as the chaotic 58-lap race at Albert Park produced no fewer than four red flags. Carnage reigned as eight cars failed to finish.

In the end, it was Max Verstappen who emerged victorious after taking the lead in the 12th lap and staying in first place for the remainder of the race.

But there was plenty to cheer about for the local fans too with Melbourne boy Oscar Piastri winning his first championship points in his maiden Australian GP by finishing eighth.

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But most of the drama was saved for the end when a chaotic restart late in the race saw four cars crash out.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was a victim of the lap one carnage, spinning out and beaching himself in the gravel trap.

Alonso was jubilant after clinching his third consecutive podium finish to start 2023.

Hulkenberg is congratulated by his team after finishing seventh.

This was what the second re-start looked like very late into the race