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Accident on th final corners of the race

What the hell happened: Inside story of Aus GP chaos

Drivers were furious and fans were bemused by the chaotic finish to an Australian Grand Prix dominated by crashes, red flags, collisions and fires. So what happened?

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 16: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren talks to the media in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 16, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Australian Grand Prix: Ultimate guide

The F1 circus has arrived in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the weekend.

Third qualifying positioned Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton attends a press conference after the qualifying session of the 2023 Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on April 1, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Mercedes plots Verstappen downfall after quali stunner

Mercedes is dreaming of an Australian Grand Prix boilover after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell came closest to denying Max Verstappen his first Albert Park pole in qualifying.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR23 Mercedes runs wide during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 31, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)

Red Bulls threatened as rain wreaks havoc

Drivers have been forced to contend with slippery conditions during practice at the Australian Grand Prix, but one wily veteran has again thrived to continue his career renaissance.

Netball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Mwai Kumwenda of the Vixens celebrates with Kiera Austin of the Vixens and Rahni Samason of the Vixens during the round two Super Netball match between Collingwood Magpies and Melbourne Vixens at John Cain Arena, on March 26, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘Absolute fiasco’: Vixens steal derby from Magpies

The Vixens have hunted down the Magpies after an umpiring error left a coach seething, while West Coast Fever has traded blows with the Giants in an epic duel. Full round wrap.

Netball

Farcical scenes as match abandoned

Court dramas and a power issue have rocked Super Netball on Saturday night with one game abandoned in unbelievable scenes.

F1 star reveals horror injuries from freak accident

A pre-season injury threatened to keep Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll out of the Bahrain GP, the Canadian star has now taken to social media to detail his miraculous recovery.

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 25: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren talks with a McLaren team member in the garage during day three of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 25, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images)

Sacked in 11 races? Piastri’s brutal F1 reality

F1 is a cut throat sport for anyone but if you’re a rookie time is not your friend. Oscar Piastri has a very small window to impress before he is old news, says Martin Brundle.

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 24: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 24, 2018 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

F1 feud that could see Ricciardo back in top team

This season will be hellish for Daniel Ricciardo but it seems that two drivers not getting along well could spell a return to the top flight for the Aussie.

Insight

Gretel Bueta reveals crazy sport pay gap

Salary shock: Why footy guns ‘felt sorry’ for superstar sister

Diamonds and Firebirds star Gretel Bueta has revealed the incredible disparity in sport’s gender pay gap, highlighted by the day her footy-playing brothers “felt sorry” for her.

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