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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

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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

Motorsport

From “artificial” to “awesome” – how drivers rate the racing under F1’s 2026 rules

Opinions are split in the F1 paddock over the new rules, specifically the increased emphasis on electrical power and the changes this forced drivers to make in the Australian GP

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George Russell enjoys ‘hell of a fight’ to win chaotic season-opening race

Russell traded the lead with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc five times

The Independent UK

Why Ferrari didn’t pit under VSC in F1 Australian GP

Team boss Fred Vasseur has ‘no regrets’ on the Scuderia’s potentially race-losing strategy – here’s why

Motorsport

Lando Norris warns of ‘big accident’ which could put F1 drivers and fans at risk

Norris said in Melbourne earlier this week that F1 has ‘gone from the best cars ever made to the worst’

The Independent UK

Ferrari F1 boss explains questionable strategy call at Australian GP: ‘No regrets’

Ferrari opted not to pit both their drivers early on while Mercedes, who secured a one-two finish with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, did dive into the pits

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

Lewis Hamilton fourth with defending world champion Lando Norris fifth

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen refuses to rule out quitting F1 unless sport takes ‘action’ on new cars

The Dutchman stormed up the leaderboard to finish sixth but remains unimpressed with the new cars

The Independent UK

Mercedes: “We have a fight on our hands with Ferrari”

Ferrari challenged Mercedes for victory in Melbourne, so Toto Wolff won’t underestimate the threat from the Scuderia

Motorsport

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

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

'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

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

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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

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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

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.

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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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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 Independent UK

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

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.

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

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

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

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