Toto Wolff responds to driver criticism of 2026 rules: 'Fans the priority for F1' Several drivers voiced strong criticism of the new F1 regulations at the 2026 season-opening Australian GP Motorsport · 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 Evening Standard · Mar 9
Max Verstappen compares Australian Grand Prix race to Mario Kart in fresh swipe at new F1 rules Max Verstappen hit out at F1’s new cars once again after the first race of the season in Australia The Independent UK · Mar 9
Rip-roaring excitement or outright dangerous? Why F1 must be adaptable with new cars Comment: While the first 10 laps saw thrilling wheel-to-wheel action at the Albert Park season-opener, close shaves further down the field prove 2026 regulations need some fine-tuning The Independent UK · 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 Autosport · Mar 9
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 Motorsport · Mar 8
Arvid Lindblad left "speechless" after points on F1 debut at Australian GP The Racing Bulls rookie progressed to Q3 on Saturday in Melbourne before ultimately finishing the F1 2026 opener in eighth Motorsport · Mar 8
Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage? Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that? Autosport · Mar 8
McLaren offers frank summary of F1 2026 performance with 0.5-1s gap to Mercedes Mercedes finished 1-2 in the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park, while McLaren was a long way off in fifth Motorsport · Mar 8
‘We are going to have a big accident’: Lando Norris warns new F1 rules pose danger Lando Norris has said he fears drivers could ‘do a lot of damage’ if they collide at increased speed due to the sport’s new overtake mode The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
McLaren has 0.5-1s performance gap to close to Mercedes after F1 Australian GP Mercedes finished 1-2 in the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park, while McLaren was a long way off in fifth Autosport · Mar 8
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 · 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 Evening Standard · 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
Autosport · Mar 8 Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules Max Verstappen has been the biggest critic of the latest F1 regulation changes
The Independent UK · 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
Motorsport · Mar 8 Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules The four-time world champion has been the biggest critic of the latest regulation changes
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Lando Norris reveals alarming McLaren concern after shocking start to F1 title defence The reigning F1 world champion was left deflated after a poor start to the 2026 campaign under new regulations, finishing fifth and holding off rival Max Verstappen, despite the Red Bull starting last
Autosport · Mar 8 Norris continues criticism of "very artificial" F1 2026 rules Lando Norris has been one of the biggest critics of the new F1 regulations at this weekend's season opener in Australia
Motorsport · Mar 8 "It’s chaos” – Lando Norris continues criticism of "artificial" F1 2026 regulations Norris has been one of the biggest critics of the new F1 regulations at this weekend's season opener in Australia
TechRadar · Mar 8 Australian Grand Prix 2026 RECAP: All the F1 season opener drama, TV Channels, Live Updates Follow our live blog of the Australian Grand Prix 2026 as we keep you up to date with how to watch the Formula 1 season opener.
The Independent UK · 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
Autosport · 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
Motorsport · 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
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8 George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli – as it happened Russells claims victory in season-opener in Melbourne