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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.

International Business Times UK

Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP

Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews

The Guardian - UK

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

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Max Verstappen set to compete in 24-hour endurance event between F1 races

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The Independent UK

F1 start issues: Why so many drivers had flat batteries as they lined up on the grid

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with management on the formation lap

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Max Verstappen signs up for first 24-hour endurance race after F1 complaints in Melbourne

Verstappen wasn’t happy about F1’s controversial new regulations in Melbourne and will now compete in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring race later this year

The Independent UK

Red Bull praises "fantastic" debut for Isack Hadjar at F1 Australian GP

The F1 sophomore was running at the front until an engine fault put him out of the season-opening Australian GP

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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

Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Max Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours

Autosport

Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Verstappen will race a Red Bull-branded Mercedes in this year's Nurburgring 24 Hours

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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

Will F1 cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races? Will they be replaced? Key points explained

The Bahrain GP is scheduled for 12 April and the race in Saudi a week later - yet they look unlikely to go ahead

The Independent UK

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

Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

Mercedes is back on top again: there’s no guarantee it’s going to be a complete 2014 repeat just yet - but Toto Wolff has certainly enjoyed the season’s opening race

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Juan Pablo Montoya spots one thing in Arvid Lindblad’s Max Verstappen fight that surprised him

Juan Pablo Montoya praised Arvid Lindblad’s impressive points-scoring Formula 1 debut

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How Cadillac fared on its Formula 1 debut

Cadillac made it to the checkered flag in its maiden Formula 1 grand prix, albeit three laps down. Here’s how it unfolded

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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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McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy

McLaren believe Oscar Piastri will bounce back stronger from his Australian nightmare, but circumstances may make it hard for the team to catch Mercedes.

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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

The Guardian - UK

‘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

Autosport

How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut

Red Bull scored eight points at the F1 2026 opener in Melbourne on the debut of its power unit

Motorsport

Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1's new era kicked off with an action-packed weekend full of intrigue, politicking and an on-track product that has divided opinions. But some drivers and teams rose to the challenge of 2026 much more convincingly than others

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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