Lewis Hamilton was in a state of shock as an unlikely victory on debut for Ferrari slipped through his fingers at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. As late rain played havoc with the field, Ferrari opted to keep Hamilton out while most of the frontrunners pitted.

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McLaren were the overwhelming favourites for victory with Lando Norris on pole ahead of Oscar Piastri but Max Verstappen was right behind them while Lewis Hamilton had to cut through the pack