Isack Hadjar crashed on the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, and was then consoled by Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony in the paddock after the race was red flagged

Lewis Hamilton had spent most of his racing career with the far-off dream of racing in Formula 1 for Ferrari. That dream finally was realized at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, but it wasn't the picture perfect start for the seven-time champion.

Rookie Isack Hadjar didn't even start his maiden Formula 1 race as he crashed on the formation lap before the Australian Grand Prix, leaving the Red Bull youngster distraught

The full array of superstars have taken to the grid, as the battle for the championship title renews afresh. Saturday's qualifying session served up a few early offerings, with Lewis Hamilton struggling massively in his maiden Ferrari outing, while Lando Norris picked up where he left off last season.

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Lewis Hamilton says his first race for Ferrari was "a big crash course" after he finished 10th in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix.