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Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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

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

Did George Russell jump start in F1's Australian GP? Here’s what the FIA rules say

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Did George Russell jump start in F1's Australian GP? Here’s what the FIA rules say

Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

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Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing

Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

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Max Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes

Have your say: What did you think of the first race of F1’s new era?

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Have your say: What did you think of the first race of F1’s new era?

Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

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Who slept best last night: Toto Wolff

Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

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Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey

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

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

Toto Wolff goes viral after hilarious Australian Grand Prix paddock mishap

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Toto Wolff goes viral after hilarious Australian Grand Prix paddock mishap

Oliver Bearman admits handling of Haas ‘knife-edge’ car made him “look silly” in 2025

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Oliver Bearman admits handling of Haas ‘knife-edge’ car made him “look silly” in 2025

Andrea Stella praises “very tough” Oscar Piastri: He will come back ‘more determined’

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Andrea Stella praises “very tough” Oscar Piastri: He will come back ‘more determined’

How Cadillac fared on its Formula 1 debut

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How Cadillac fared on its Formula 1 debut

Charles Leclerc likened new F1 racing to "Mario Kart" after Australian GP

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Charles Leclerc likened new F1 racing to "Mario Kart" after Australian GP

Juan Pablo Montoya fumes at Ferrari Australian GP VSC strategy: "Surprised but not surprised"

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Juan Pablo Montoya fumes at Ferrari Australian GP VSC strategy: "Surprised but not surprised"

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

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

Arvid Lindblad left "speechless" after points on F1 debut at Australian GP

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Arvid Lindblad left "speechless" after points on F1 debut at Australian GP

Liam Lawson: Bitter Sergio Perez fights me ‘like it’s for the world title’

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Liam Lawson: Bitter Sergio Perez fights me ‘like it’s for the world title’

“It was just very dangerous” – Franco Colapinto’s scary near-miss with Liam Lawson at start of F1 Australian GP

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“It was just very dangerous” – Franco Colapinto’s scary near-miss with Liam Lawson at start of F1 Australian GP

Analysis: Mercedes versus its F1 customer teams – how can the gap be so large?

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Australian GP
Analysis: Mercedes versus its F1 customer teams – how can the gap be so large?

McLaren offers frank summary of F1 2026 performance with 0.5-1s gap to Mercedes

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McLaren offers frank summary of F1 2026 performance with 0.5-1s gap to Mercedes

Isack Hadjar calls on Red Bull to do better: ‘I would’ve taken the lead easily but had no battery’

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Isack Hadjar calls on Red Bull to do better: ‘I would’ve taken the lead easily but had no battery’

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

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

Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

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Australian GP
Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Australian Grand Prix

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Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Australian Grand Prix

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

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

Franco Colapinto praised for "cat-like reactions" after avoiding Liam Lawson crash in Australia

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Franco Colapinto praised for "cat-like reactions" after avoiding Liam Lawson crash in Australia

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

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

Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules

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Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules

Lewis Hamilton positive on Ferrari pace: A lot of work to do to catch Mercedes but not impossible

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Lewis Hamilton positive on Ferrari pace: A lot of work to do to catch Mercedes but not impossible

"It’s chaos” – Lando Norris continues criticism of "artificial" F1 2026 regulations

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"It’s chaos” – Lando Norris continues criticism of "artificial" F1 2026 regulations

George Russell: "Nothing in the tank" to fend off Charles Leclerc at Australian GP start

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George Russell: "Nothing in the tank" to fend off Charles Leclerc at Australian GP start

Ferrari will face questions after VSC strategy call in Australian GP, says Bernie Collins

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Ferrari will face questions after VSC strategy call in Australian GP, says Bernie Collins

Ralf Schumacher: Mercedes still has “room for improvement” after strong Australian GP 1-2

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Ralf Schumacher: Mercedes still has “room for improvement” after strong Australian GP 1-2

Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne

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Five quick takeaways from F1’s first race of the new era in Melbourne

F1 Australian GP: George Russell wins in Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails

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F1 Australian GP: George Russell wins in Mercedes 1-2, Ferrari’s strategy fails

Liam Lawson turns heads at Australian GP with mud-covered Ford Raptor T1+ arrival

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Liam Lawson turns heads at Australian GP with mud-covered Ford Raptor T1+ arrival

Oscar Piastri had "100kW extra power I didn't expect" in Australian GP pre-race crash

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Oscar Piastri had "100kW extra power I didn't expect" in Australian GP pre-race crash

Mario Andretti shares pride in Cadillac F1 project as he sets realistic target for Australian GP

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Mario Andretti shares pride in Cadillac F1 project as he sets realistic target for Australian GP

Oscar Piastri out of Australian GP after dramatic crash on way to grid

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Oscar Piastri out of Australian GP after dramatic crash on way to grid

LIVE: F1 Australian Grand Prix updates – George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 victory

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LIVE: F1 Australian Grand Prix updates – George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 victory

Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the key reason Lewis Hamilton must outperform Charles Leclerc

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Juan Pablo Montoya reveals the key reason Lewis Hamilton must outperform Charles Leclerc

Aston Martin warned of “massive penalties” as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll futures questioned

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Aston Martin warned of “massive penalties” as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll futures questioned

Defendant ordered to pay £250,000 legal fees in Felipe Massa F1 title case

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Defendant ordered to pay £250,000 legal fees in Felipe Massa F1 title case

F1 Australian GP: Sunday race schedule, weather, and how to watch

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F1 Australian GP: Sunday race schedule, weather, and how to watch

Cadillac’s main weakness revealed after Q1 exit on F1 debut

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Cadillac’s main weakness revealed after Q1 exit on F1 debut

Alex Albon reveals "tough" reality of Australia–China–Japan F1 stint: "It destroys you"

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Alex Albon reveals "tough" reality of Australia–China–Japan F1 stint: "It destroys you"

Liam Lawson's partner Hannah St John stuns fans with $350,000 F1 track diamond necklace

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Liam Lawson's partner Hannah St John stuns fans with $350,000 F1 track diamond necklace

Max Verstappen feeling "completely empty" about F1 2026 cars

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Max Verstappen feeling "completely empty" about F1 2026 cars

Jolyon Palmer explains why 2026 F1 cars could challenge Lewis Hamilton

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Jolyon Palmer explains why 2026 F1 cars could challenge Lewis Hamilton

Here is the starting grid for the 2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix

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Here is the starting grid for the 2026 Australian F1 Grand Prix

‘I can afford some mistakes’ – Red Bull F1 promotion is freeing Isack Hadjar of pressure

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‘I can afford some mistakes’ – Red Bull F1 promotion is freeing Isack Hadjar of pressure

McLaren's theory on Mercedes' concerning Australia F1 advantage

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McLaren's theory on Mercedes' concerning Australia F1 advantage

"Stupid" drivers could be passed by "half the grid" at start of F1 Australian GP

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"Stupid" drivers could be passed by "half the grid" at start of F1 Australian GP

Andrea Stella: "Very dramatic" Australian GP qualifying "exposes weaknesses" of 2026 F1 rules

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Andrea Stella: "Very dramatic" Australian GP qualifying "exposes weaknesses" of 2026 F1 rules

Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’

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Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’

After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

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After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole

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Lewis Hamilton ‘disappointed in FIA’ if Mercedes supremacy is down to F1 engine loophole

Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

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Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

Kimi Antonelli praises Mercedes "heroes" for vast repairs ahead of Australian GP qualifying

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Kimi Antonelli praises Mercedes "heroes" for vast repairs ahead of Australian GP qualifying