F1 Notes: Hamilton Confusion, Perez Backlash, Azerbaijan GP Changes, And More

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It has been a full-on weekend in the F1 world with the chaotic Australian Grand Prix coming to a close. 

Max Verstappen took the victory followed by Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso in second and third, respectively. 

The race was full of drama with safety cars, multiple red flags, retirements, and penalties. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on.

• Lewis Hamilton Baffled By Mercedes Absence After Australian GP: "He Should Leave"
• Red Bull Advisor Hits Back At Sergio Perez After Complaining Of Car Issues: "Caused His Own Problem"
• Sergio Perez "Frustrated" With DRS Trains At Australian GP That Blocked His Success
• Lance Stroll On "Rollercoaster" Australian Grand Prix As Aston Martin Continue Dominance
• F1 Rumour: Azerbaijan GP To Undergo Huge Overhaul As Sport Faces Change
• Kevin Magnussen's Crash Injured F1 Fan In Close Call Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns
• Nico Hulkenberg Reflects On "Brutal" Alex Albon Crash: "Could Have Ended Badly"
• Kevin Magnussen Shocking Admission After Australian Grand Prix Crash: "Didn't Even Feel It"
• Sergio Perez Has "Lost Confidence" With His Red Bull After Difficult Australian Grand Prix
• Mercedes F1 Insider Reveals Why Team Wasn't Present For Lewis Hamilton Podium

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F1 Social Media

The 2023 Australian GP became the 5th in F1 history to have three separate standing starts 🏁

What did you think of the decision-making in Melbourne? Tell us your thoughts in the comments 👇#F1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/8Yo3TJuVbw

— Autosport (@autosport) April 3, 2023

STANDINGS

Three rounds in, here's a reminder of how we're looking... 👀#AusGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/56MXgYrhMe

— Formula 1 (@F1) April 3, 2023

We've all got that one mate... 😄#HaasF1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/L38RN1waVh

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) April 3, 2023

About last night 🫶 #AusGP 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/XWMCFi3AO7

— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) April 3, 2023

Ferrari, Merc and Aston have never been so close to RB this year!📊

🔴SAI was only 0.19s/lap slower on average, despite the traffic.🔵VER was cruising, but Ferrari/Mercedes clearly improved (thanks to setup + track characteristics)

🔵GAS almost matched🟢STR's Aston!#F1 #AusGP pic.twitter.com/G7HzStdvk6

— Formula Data Analysis (@FDataAnalysis) April 3, 2023