2023 Australian Grand Prix
Going Into This Race
Pre-Race Report
Championship standings
Verstappen leads the championship with 44 points, a single point ahead of Pérez. Alonso is third, 14 points off the lead. Red Bull lead the Constructors’ Championship with 87 points; Aston Martin and Mercedes are joint second with 38 points each.
Previous race
At Jeddah, Pérez took pole and won, with Verstappen recovering from a driveshaft failure in qualifying that left him 15th on the grid to finish second. Alonso claimed his 100th Formula One podium in third. The result — and a post-race investigation that briefly dropped Alonso to fourth before his position was reinstated — left Verstappen and Pérez separated by just one point.
Tyre choices
Pirelli brings the C2, C3, and C4 compounds — designated hard, medium, and soft.
Track changes
Following the 2021 Albert Park redevelopment and positive FIA and Formula One feedback, the fourth DRS zone between turns 8 and 9 — removed from the 2022 race after safety concerns from drivers during practice — is reinstated for this edition.
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Last 2 Races
Full season →| # | Date | Grand Prix | Pole | P1 | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Mar | 🇧🇭 Bahrain Grand Prix | Verstappen | Verstappen | Pérez | Alonso |
| 2 | 19 Mar | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Pérez | Pérez | Verstappen | Alonso |
Drivers' Championship
Full standings →Constructors' Championship
Full standings →| Pos | Team | Pts | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull | 87 | 2 |
| 2 | Aston Martin | 38 | 0 |
| 3 | Mercedes | 38 | 0 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 26 | 0 |
| 5 | Alpine F1 Team | 8 | 0 |