Mercedes has "a fight on our hands with Ferrari" as true F1 pace order revealed Ferrari challenged Mercedes for victory in Melbourne, so Toto Wolff won’t underestimate the threat from the Scuderia Autosport · Mar 8
Norris warns something will go horribly wrong in new F1 Lando Norris has warned a car could end up flying over a fence under Formula One's new regulations, with Max Verstappen also doubling down on criticism. AAP · Mar 8
'Lucky' Mercedes expect Ferrari title fight George Russell doesn't expect Mercedes to have things all their own way in the Formula One title race, despite a one-two finish in Melbourne. AAP · Mar 8
Lewis Hamilton defends Ferrari team despite F1 strategy blunder: ‘No mixed emotions’ Ferrari opted not to pit neither Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc while Mercedes pitted both their drivers The Independent UK · 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
George Russell: "Nothing in the tank" to fend off Charles Leclerc at Australian GP start Russell hadn't harvested enough battery for the start of the F1 2026 season opener, allowing Leclerc to take an early lead 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 Motorsport · Mar 8
George Russell wins Australian GP after thrilling fight with Ferrari in season opener George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix with a commanding drive from pole, with Kimi Antonelli second and Charles Leclerc third The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
Lewis Hamilton left furious at Ferrari as George Russell capitalises for thrilling Australian GP victory Russell lost his lead at the start to Charles Leclerc but when Ferrari opted not to pit either driver, Mercedes saw their opportunity to claim an impressive one-two finish at the season-opener The Independent UK · Mar 8
George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix Russell took the chequered flag 2.9 seconds clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The Independent UK · Mar 8
F1 Australian GP: Russell leads Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails George Russell led Kimi Antonelli under the chequered flag as Ferrari opted not to pit under the virtual safety car Autosport · Mar 8
F1 Australian GP: George Russell wins in Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails George Russell led Kimi Antonelli under the chequered flag as Ferrari opted not to pit under the virtual safety car Motorsport · Mar 8
Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the key reason Lewis Hamilton must outperform Charles Leclerc Juan Pablo Montoya has explained why Lewis Hamilton must beat Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in 2026 to lead development and strengthen his position within the team Motorsport · Mar 7
Motorsport · Mar 7 Jolyon Palmer explains why 2026 F1 cars could challenge Lewis Hamilton Jolyon Palmer believes the 2026 cars could suit Lewis Hamilton better than the ground-effect era, but warns some braking traits may still favour Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen
Motorsport · Mar 7 "Stupid" drivers could be passed by "half the grid" at start of F1 Australian GP Race starts are key to performance in F1 2026 due to how complex they have become under the regulation change
Autosport · Mar 7 How Russell guided his "go kart" Mercedes to F1 Australian GP pole by a staggering margin George Russell found half a second to beat Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole position in Melbourne, while third-placed Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull was an ominous 0.785s off
Motorsport · Mar 7 Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’ Mercedes took a 1-2 in qualifying for the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park
Motorsport · Mar 7 Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole Hamilton was puzzled by Mercedes’ dominance in Melbourne qualifying and hopes it has nothing to do with the compression ratio controversy
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Max Verstappen left ‘drained’ after crash — with George Russell buoyant following Australian GP pole Mercedes locked out the front row with a statement of intent as F1’s new era began with chaos in qualifying
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Lewis Hamilton suspicious of Mercedes ‘engine power’ after disappointing Australian GP qualifying Hamilton had high hopes heading into Melbourne but could only put his Ferrari car seventh on the grid, while his old team locked out the front row with George Russell on pole
Euronews · Mar 7 Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars.
The Independent UK · Mar 7 George Russell seizes opening pole as Mercedes dominate qualifying in Melbourne Title favourite Russell finished 0.293 seconds faster than team-mate Kimi Antonelli with Max Verstappen crashing out on his opening lap.
Motorsport · Mar 7 F1 Australian GP: George Russell takes pole by 0.3s as Max Verstappen crashes out A dominant Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session, which ended early for Verstappen
Autosport · Mar 7 F1 Australian GP: Russell takes pole from Antonelli as Verstappen crashes out A dominant George Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session