(ANSA) - ROME, APR 2 - Ferrari had another dismal day the Australian Grand Prix with Carlos Sainz finishing 12th after picking up a five second penalty for touching Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin, while Charles Leclerc crashed out shortly after the start.
    In a chaotic race with four starts and three red flags, reigning world champion Max Verstappen in a Red Bull preceded the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and the Aston Martin of Alonso.
    The race at Melbourne's Albert Park left Verstappen top of the standings with 69 points, followed by Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez on 54, Alonso third on 45, Hamilton fourth on 38, and Sainz fifth on 20.
    Leclerc is 10th on six points.
    Red Bull sits atop the constructor's table with a whopping 13 points, followed by Aston Martin on 65, Mercedes on 56 and Ferrari lagging well behind in fourth on just 26 points. (ANSA).