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
George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli – as it happened Russells claims victory in season-opener in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · 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
Ferrari Luce Teased On Video For The First Time A flash of light is just enough to reveal, if only for a few frames, the Ferrari Luce. Love it or hate it, Maranello’s first EV is already one of the most anticipated cars of 2026. And even the briefest glimpse on video gives a hint of what the final… Motor1 · 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
McLaren's theory on Mercedes' concerning Australia F1 advantage Having finally seen Mercedes show its real hand, McLaren is digging into its deficit to its biggest Formula 1 2026 rival 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 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 Motorsport · 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 The Independent UK · 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. Euronews · 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. The Independent UK · 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 Motorsport · Mar 7
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
Motorsport · Mar 7 Five quick takeaways from the first F1 qualifying session of 2026 As Formula 1's brave new 2026 era starts in Melbourne, here are five quick takeways from Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Autosport · Mar 7 F1 Australian GP: Russell tops interrupted FP3 as Antonelli suffers heavy crash Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets
Motorsport · Mar 7 F1 Australian GP: George Russell leads interrupted FP3 as Kimi Antonelli suffers heavy crash Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 T20 World Cup final, Six Nations, FA Cup and F1 returns – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
Motorsport · Mar 6 Long-run shock in Australia: George Russell and Mercedes tear the competition apart While Ferrari and McLaren topped the times in Friday practice, it’s Mercedes that could be the team to beat come Sunday, here’s why
Motorsport · Mar 6 Why Charles Leclerc is refusing to board the Ferrari hype train Leclerc warned about the potential for the “noise” and “expectation” that surrounds Ferrari becoming a distraction as the team pushes to end an 18-year drivers’ championship drought
Evening Standard · Mar 6 Australian Grand Prix: George Russell third in practice as Oscar Piastri leads the way Mercedes duo behind home favourite ahead of curtain-raiser, but Lando Norris manages only seven laps on difficult day
Motorsport · Mar 6 “Very impressive” Mercedes isn’t sandbagging anymore – Charles Leclerc Leclerc found Mercedes’ pace ominous on Friday in Melbourne
The Independent UK · Mar 6 World title favourite George Russell finishes third in season’s opening practice Russell finished behind the McLaren of Oscar Piastri and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Euronews · Mar 6 Formula One comes to Apple TV: Everything you need to know about the new F1 2026 season With a host of new partnerships and personalities, the new F1 season promises a dynamic driving, tougher competition and a new way of experiencing the sport.