F1 champion crashes OUT of Australian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen in Baku — Photo: © IMAGO

Australian Grand Prix

F1 champion crashes OUT of Australian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso crashed out in Australia

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Sunday 16 March 2025 06:37 Updated: 07:43

A huge crash for two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso brought out a safety car at the Australian Grand Prix.

Alonso was running in the midfield hoping for a points-scoring finish, but spun on the tricky wet track, taking himself out of the race.

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The Spaniard lost control of his Aston Martin heading between turns five and six, just clipping the wet kerb which sent him spinning into the barriers.

He became the fourth driver to retire from the race following crashes in the chaotic conditions at a thrilling season-opener in Melbourne.

Fernando Alonso crashed at the Australian Grand Prix

The safety car had a busy day in Australia

Alonso out of Australian GP

The rapidly drying tack conditions were not enough for drivers to head onto slick tyres, and with more rain potentially on the way, most drivers opted to stay on intermediate tyres.

However, Alonso's crash brought out a safety car, which forced a plethora of pit stops onto slick tyres, as strategy chaos took over the race in Melbourne.

Aston Martin were left with just one car remaining in the race, with Lance Stroll challenging rookies Kimi Antonelli and Gabriel Bortoleto for points.

Aston Martin Fernando Alonso Australian Grand Prix Melbourne safety car