Ferrari takes the double in Melbourne after Verstappen retired due to a brake fire on lap four. McLaren driver Lando Norris finishes third on the podium.

As the debate continues over who could replace seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri is already speculating about Alonso's arrival at Mercedes.

Despite a successful season with eight podiums, Aston Martin's Spanish driver recognises the strong competition and the need to correct mistakes. Will the team be able to catch up and lead Alonso in 2024 to his victory number 33?

The Spaniard did not let third place slip away after an intense battle with Mexican Sergio Pérez, with whom he crossed the finish line just 53 thousandths of a second apart.

The sight of another champion like Lewis Hamilton in the rear-view mirror in the closing laps was not enough to stop the Dutchman from taking another victory, the 50th of his F1 career.

The Dutchman has been dominant throughout the season and today’s second place in the sprint race made him the Formula One World Champion for the third year in a row.

Max secures pole position and can be crowned champion as early as the sprint race. Alonso will start fourth and Sainz twelfth on the grid at a circuit that tests drivers’ endurance in extreme weather conditions.