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
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 Autosport · Mar 8
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 Motorsport · 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
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
Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules Max Verstappen has been the biggest critic of the latest F1 regulation changes Autosport · Mar 8
IndyCar Phoenix: Newgarden earns thrilling win after Palou crashes out Josef Newgarden continued a perfect weekend for Team Penske with victory in an eventful IndyCar race Autosport · 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 Motorsport · 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 The Independent UK · Mar 8
‘I’m just very sorry’: hometown heartbreak as Oscar Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix begins McLaren driver apologises to fans at Albert Park after mishap during formation lap The Guardian - AU · 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
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. TechRadar · Mar 8
Motorsport · Mar 8 Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne George Russell confirmed his title favourite status by winning the first race of the season, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second. But is Mercedes’ advantage as big as some feared?
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
Autosport · Mar 8 Piastri explains cause of Australian GP pre-race crash Oscar Piastri has explained his painful crash during the reconnaissance laps ahead of his Formula 1 home race in Australia
Motorsport · Mar 8 Oscar Piastri had "100kW extra power I didn't expect" in Australian GP pre-race crash Piastri explained his painful crash during the reconnaissance laps ahead of his Formula 1 home race in Australia
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Devastated Oscar Piastri explains why he crashed out before Australian Grand Prix started The home hero devastatingly smashed his McLaren into the wall on his lap to the starting grid
Autosport · Mar 8 Piastri out of Australian GP after crash on way to grid Oscar Piastri suffers a disastrous start to his 2026 Formula 1 campaign after crashing before the start of the Australian Grand Prix
AAP · Mar 8 'Sorry' Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins Australian Oscar Piastri has crashed before even making it to the start line for his home F1 grand prix, with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne.
Motorsport · Mar 8 Oscar Piastri out of Australian GP after dramatic crash on way to grid Oscar Piastri suffers a disastrous start to his 2026 Formula 1 campaign after crashing before the start of the Australian Grand Prix
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
Motorsport · Mar 7 Official race results: 2026 IndyCar at Phoenix Josef Newgarden surged on fresh tires in the closing laps, securing his 33rd career IndyCar win