Wearing McLaren orange under soaking plastic ponchos, fans turned up in droves to the Formula One Australian Grand Prix on Sunday with hope of seeing Oscar Piastri end the nation's 40-year wait for a home winner.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri admitted he had no one to blame but himself after blowing a golden opportunity to win the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.The Australian was battling with teammate and eventual winner Lando Norris when he pushed too hard and skidded onto the grass on lap 44 at Albert Park.

Whilst Lando Norris secured the first win of the year, the Australian Grand Prix will be remembered for McLaren's demand for Oscar Piastri to 'hold his position' against his team-mate, contrasting with Zak Brown's message that his drivers are free to race.