Was it a Formula 1 Grand Prix or a demolition derby? It was hard to tell from the big race in Melbourne yesterday with its drama-packed final stages. Four drivers had dropped out ahead of the last 2 laps of the 58-lap race, and then things got crazy with a safety restart sending drivers jostling for points into each other and the wall, and that saw another 4 consigned to the DNF pile (‘did not finish’ for the uninitiated…). Ultimately, the safety car led Max Verstappen, the 2-times world champion, to victory for Red Bull ahead of longtime rival Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Fans cheering for hometown hero Oscar Piastri and McLaren were rewarded with his first championship points – he came in 8th after starting in 16th place, supported by some chocolatey goodness from his granny…