The Melbourne-born driver is leading the grid with his McLaren with 1:15.921 seconds with Mercedes driver George Russell closely behind and resigning Red Bull champion Max Verstappen third in hot conditions at Albert Park. The Melbourne-born driver is leading the grid with his McLaren with 1:15.921 seconds with Mercedes driver George Russell closely behind and resigning Red Bull champion Max Verstappen third in hot conditions at Albert Park. Sport / Motorsport Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News