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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mercedes’ George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.
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George Russell secures victory at Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes achieves 1-2 finish
George Russell clinched victory at the Australian Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes one-two finish ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The race featured strategic maneuvers and notable challenges for McLaren.
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George Russell dominated the Australian Grand Prix, securing a commanding victory for Mercedes. He fended off an early challenge from Charles Leclerc before a strategic pit stop under a virtual safety car propelled him to a comfortable lead.