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'Come at a cost': Australian GP defends ticket prices

With fans expected to dig deep into their pockets to attend next year's Australian Grand Prix, organisers have responded.

AAP · Sep 18

Aussie GP loses season-launch honour, gains sprint race

The Australian Grand Prix won't open the 2027 F1 season as it did this year -- but it will be bigger than ever as it stages its first sprint race.

AAP · Sep 16

Mika Hakkinen reveals doubts over F1 return after life-threatening crash in 1995

Mika Hakkinen has opened up on the difficult decision to return to Formula 1 after his life-threatening crash at the 1995 Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Aug 7

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Oliver Bearman admits "wrong mindset" was behind difficult start to F1 rookie season

Oliver Bearman has admitted he began his rookie Formula 1 season with the wrong mindset after a difficult Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Jun 20

British Airways to launch direct flights between London Heathrow and Melbourne

The new long-haul service will be launched in time for next year’s Australian Open tennis tournament and Australian Grand Prix

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Formula 1: new sustainability rules are changing the way races are won

The first races under Formula 1’s new regulations delivered exactly what the sport’s rule-makers had hoped for: more overtaking. At the recent Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, passes on track nearly tripled compared with the previous year. At the Chinese Grand Prix over the weekend the increase was less extreme,…

The Conversation · Mar 16

Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Autosport · Mar 12

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Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Motorsport · Mar 12

Liam Lawson admits he “braced for impact” before Franco Colapinto’s "impressive" Australian GP move

Liam Lawson praised Franco Colapinto’s “very impressive” reactions after the Alpine driver narrowly avoided a major crash at the start of the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 12

'Strong' Oscar urged to hit back after home GP calamity

Oscar Piastri is being tipped to bounce back strongly from his Australian Grand Prix disappointment -- just as he did last year in China.

AAP · Mar 11

Ferrari questioned after Australian GP strategy: "Robbed us potentially of a really good race"

Will Buxton said Ferrari’s virtual safety car strategy at the Australian Grand Prix cost Formula 1 fans a potentially thrilling fight with Mercedes

Motorsport · Mar 11

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen praised after fans spot classy Australian GP moment

Fans praised Lando Norris and Max Verstappen after the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 11

"Brutal and hilarious": F1 fans recreate Oscar Piastri's Australian GP crash using RC cars

Formula 1 fans hilariously recreated Oscar Piastri’s reconnaissance-lap crash at the Australian Grand Prix with McLaren RC cars

Motorsport · Mar 10

Melbourne F1 start "near-miss" shows safety still a concern – McLaren

McLaren chief feels the Australian Grand Prix has confirmed his safety concerns with Formula 1's 2026 regulations

Motorsport · Mar 10

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International Business Times UK · Mar 9

Lewis Hamilton Says New F1 Era 'Great' Despite Rivals Verstappen, Norris Frustration in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton stands out at the Australian Grand Prix with his positive outlook on Formula One's new era, while other drivers express concerns.

Evening Standard · Mar 9

Max Verstappen compares F1 to 'Mario Kart' in fresh dig at new rules

Four-time world champion continues criticism of regulations despite impressive Australian Grand Prix drive

Motorsport · Mar 9

Have your say: What did you think of the first race of F1’s new era?

The Australian Grand Prix on Sunday marked the beginning of a new era in F1 as the 2026 cars finally made their competitive debut – but how did this impact the spectacle of the race? We want to hear from you

Autosport · Mar 9

Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

While F1 is claiming the number of overtaking manoeuvres in the Australian Grand Prix as a win for the new technical regulations, many of the drivers – and Autosport readers – disagree

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Motorsport · Mar 8

Charles Leclerc likened new F1 racing to "Mario Kart" after Australian GP

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc likened Formula 1’s new 2026 racing rules to 'Mario Kart' after the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 8

Juan Pablo Montoya fumes at Ferrari Australian GP VSC strategy: "Surprised but not surprised"

Juan Pablo Montoya criticised Ferrari’s virtual safety car strategy in the Australian Grand Prix

Evening Standard · Mar 8

George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix after thrilling start to new F1 era

Lewis Hamilton fourth with defending world champion Lando Norris fifth

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Devastated Oscar Piastri explains Australian Grand Prix crash

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Motorsport · Mar 8

Lewis Hamilton positive on Ferrari pace: A lot of work to do to catch Mercedes but not impossible

Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari still has work to do to match Mercedes after the Australian Grand Prix, but believes the team can close the gap

Motorsport · Mar 8

Ferrari will face questions after VSC strategy call in Australian GP, says Bernie Collins

Bernie Collins believes Ferrari will face scrutiny after choosing not to pit Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc during two VSC periods in the Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Mar 8

Ralf Schumacher: Mercedes still has “room for improvement” after strong Australian GP 1-2

Ralf Schumacher said Mercedes still has more to come in 2026 despite George Russell and Kimi Antonelli sealing a dominant 1-2 in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix

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