The first practice session of the season at the Australian Grand Prix was red flagged just 20 minutes in thanks to an unusual issue. No driver actually crashed or left their car on the track, but a couple of minor excursions off-track kicked up some gravel and left it all over the track.

Formula One season begins with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this weekend. McLaren and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen start their respective defences of the constructors’ and drivers’ championships,

Charles Leclerc left new Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton trailing in his wake in free practice at the season-opening Formula One Australian Grand Prix on Friday as defending champion Max Verstappen struggled with the Red Bull car.