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In difficulty since the start of the Australian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz made a mistake at the start of sector 3 after only a few laps. The Spaniard found himself in the gravel trap and was forced to retire. The Spanish driver had never abandoned a race since his arrival in the Scuderia. The safety car makes its appearance the time to evacuate Sainz’s single-seater. Starting on pole, Charles Leclerc is still in the lead ahead of Max Verstappen. Follow the race live with commentary.