Charles Leclerc wins Australia Grand Prix in Formula One
Baku, April 10, AZERTAC
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, who started the race at the pole position, won the Australia Grand Prix in 2022 Formula One on Sunday, Anadolu Agency reports.
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez completed the race with 20.524 seconds behind Leclerc, while Mercedes driver George Russell took the third spot at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
Leclerc, with the fastest lap, got a relatively easy victory as Max Verstappen of Red Bull, who was pursuing him, was out of the race due to an engine issue on lap 38.
Charles Leclerc currently leads the driver standings with 71 points, while George Russell placed second with 37 points, and Carlos Sainz is at the third spot with 33 points.
Ferrari is atop of the constructor standings with 104 points while Mercedes at the second spot with 65 points, and Red Bull placed third with 55 points.
The next Grand Prix in Formula One will be held on April 22-24 in Italy.
