Australian grand prix ends in a dramatic finish

Round three of the 2023 Formula 1 season concluded Saturday, April 1 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. Photo courtesy of EJ Mina/ Wikipedia CommonsRound three of the 2023 Formula 1 season concluded Saturday, April 1 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. The race included many firsts ranging from safety cars to podium finishes.

It was lights out as the 20 cars went on without a hitch, until they reached turn three where Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll collided. The collision resulted in the deployment of a safety car forcing Leclerc to retire from the grand prix. This is Leclerc’s second DNF (did not finish) of the…