Sainz, who won the Australian Grand Prix last year driving for Ferrari, slid off the track at the final turn of the opening lap, which also claimed Alpine rookie Jack Doohan who lost grip at the exit turn five. The incidents brought out the safety car.

Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar spins out on the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix, resulting in a delayed start.

Hadjar lost control of his car on the exit of Turn 2 on the formation lap in Melbourne and crashed into the barrier. Australian Grand Prix: Isack Hadjar crashes out on formation l