In difficulty since the start of the Australian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz made a mistake at the start of sector 3 after only a few laps.
The Spaniard found himself in the gravel trap and was forced to retire.
The Spanish driver had never abandoned a race since his arrival in the Scuderia.
The safety car makes its appearance the time to evacuate Sainz's single-seater.
Starting on pole, Charles Leclerc is still in the lead ahead of Max Verstappen.
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To discover
Formula 1: the calendar for the 2022 season
Formula 1: manufacturers' classification
Formula 1: drivers classification
