A satisfying P3 and P4 for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team at the Australian Grand Prix
- George secured his first podium for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team on his 63rd race in F1.
- Both drivers made an impressive start with Lewis making up two places and George passing NOR to go P5.
- George benefitted from a Safety Car on lap 24 to make his first stop and move up to P3, with Lewis in P5 having stopped the lap before to cover PER.
- Managing his tyres later in the race, George put up a light defence to allow PER to move ahead, leaving the Silver Arrows running P4 and P5 before a reliability issue for VER moved both drivers up a place, sealing the team’s second podium of the season.
- Lewis managed a heating engine late-on to ensure the team maximised its points opportunity this weekend.
