Lewis Hamilton was in a state of shock as an unlikely victory on debut for Ferrari slipped through his fingers and he finished 10th 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 leaders pitted.

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

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start on Saturday after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. The seven-time F1 world champion was refreshingly honest after qualifying,