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Australian GP

2026 Formula 1 Australian GP

Australia
Mar 5, 2026 to Mar 8, 2026
Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, AU

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"Monster" F1 cars hitting peaks of 8G in Melbourne

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"Monster" F1 cars hitting peaks of 8G in Melbourne

Giovinazzi surprised by debut F1 qualifying performance

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Giovinazzi surprised by debut F1 qualifying performance

New F1 cars are "hard to recover" - Stroll

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New F1 cars are "hard to recover" - Stroll

Raikkonen didn't manage "any decent laps" in Q3

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Raikkonen didn't manage "any decent laps" in Q3

Bottas "didn't meet" his expectations in first Mercedes qualifying

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Bottas "didn't meet" his expectations in first Mercedes qualifying

Verstappen says 2017 F1 races "will be more boring"

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Verstappen says 2017 F1 races "will be more boring"

Ricciardo caught out by "violent" spin

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Ricciardo caught out by "violent" spin

2017 Australian GP: Top 10 quotes after qualifying

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2017 Australian GP: Top 10 quotes after qualifying

Australian GP: Hamilton takes first pole of F1 2017

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Australian GP: Hamilton takes first pole of F1 2017

Alonso insists 13th in qualifying is "nothing to celebrate"

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Alonso insists 13th in qualifying is "nothing to celebrate"

Australian GP: Vettel fastest in FP3 as Stroll shunts

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Australian GP: Vettel fastest in FP3 as Stroll shunts

Wehrlein defends Australian GP withdrawal

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Wehrlein defends Australian GP withdrawal

Tech analysis: McLaren pushes on with aero upgrades despite issues

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Tech analysis: McLaren pushes on with aero upgrades despite issues

Pirelli admits F1 tyre degradation below FIA target

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Pirelli admits F1 tyre degradation below FIA target

Tech analysis: Understanding Ferrari's complex sidepods

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Tech analysis: Understanding Ferrari's complex sidepods

Ferrari defends media lockdown

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Ferrari defends media lockdown

Australian GP: Friday's Press Conference

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Australian GP: Friday's Press Conference

Haas F1 told to remove flexing T-wing

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Haas F1 told to remove flexing T-wing

Hamilton: Mercedes gains since testing "like night and day"

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Hamilton: Mercedes gains since testing "like night and day"

McLaren returning to 2016 form not good enough - Alonso

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McLaren returning to 2016 form not good enough - Alonso

Palmer says he "had no chance" in FP2 crash

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Palmer says he "had no chance" in FP2 crash

Vettel says balance issues held Ferrari back in practice

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Vettel says balance issues held Ferrari back in practice

Hamilton "in a league of his own" right now - Wolff

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Hamilton "in a league of his own" right now - Wolff

Verstappen admits Red Bull "a bit too slow"

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Verstappen admits Red Bull "a bit too slow"

Australian GP: Hamilton leads Vettel by 0.5s in FP2

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Australian GP: Hamilton leads Vettel by 0.5s in FP2

Australian GP: Hamilton fastest in first practice of F1 2017

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Australian GP: Hamilton fastest in first practice of F1 2017

Alonso calls for "change of gear" in McLaren-Honda response

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Alonso calls for "change of gear" in McLaren-Honda response

Melbourne tells Adelaide to "dream on" over F1 GP chances

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Melbourne tells Adelaide to "dream on" over F1 GP chances

Renault introduces "big fix" to cure engine problems

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Renault introduces "big fix" to cure engine problems

Hamilton intrigued by Red Bull's Australia upgrades

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Hamilton intrigued by Red Bull's Australia upgrades

Mercedes and Red Bull get FIA clearance after suspension changes

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Mercedes and Red Bull get FIA clearance after suspension changes

Wehrlein cleared to contest Australian Grand Prix

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Wehrlein cleared to contest Australian Grand Prix

Vandoorne column: Bracing for a tough start to the season

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Vandoorne column: Bracing for a tough start to the season

Alonso braced for “difficult weekend”, despite Honda progress

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Alonso braced for “difficult weekend”, despite Honda progress

All Mercedes teams to use latest engine in Australia

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All Mercedes teams to use latest engine in Australia

First look: Changes to Australian GP circuit for F1 2017 cars

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First look: Changes to Australian GP circuit for F1 2017 cars

Will Davison to drive F1 car at Albert Park

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Will Davison to drive F1 car at Albert Park

FIA simulated Alonso's Australian GP crash with halo

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FIA simulated Alonso's Australian GP crash with halo

Data reveals Alonso's 305km/h Melbourne crash peaked at 46G

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Data reveals Alonso's 305km/h Melbourne crash peaked at 46G

Ferrari cleared of pitboard infraction

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Ferrari cleared of pitboard infraction

Opinion: Why Verstappen and Sainz were both in the right

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Opinion: Why Verstappen and Sainz were both in the right

McLaren and Red Bull refused to accept elimination qualifying compromise

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McLaren and Red Bull refused to accept elimination qualifying compromise

Giorgio Piola's Australian GP tech wrap-up

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Giorgio Piola's Australian GP tech wrap-up

Opinion: Qualifying shambles shows F1 is its own worst enemy

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Opinion: Qualifying shambles shows F1 is its own worst enemy

Haas admits debut result way beyond expectations

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Haas admits debut result way beyond expectations

Alonso: Crash a good test case for Halo

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Alonso: Crash a good test case for Halo

Ricciardo ’not far off’ leaders in Melbourne

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Ricciardo ’not far off’ leaders in Melbourne

Raikkonen: Race pace showed Ferrari's real potential

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Raikkonen: Race pace showed Ferrari's real potential

New tyre regulations "fantastic" for F1 - Lowe

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New tyre regulations "fantastic" for F1 - Lowe

Rosberg needed to start F1 season with win, says Lauda

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Rosberg needed to start F1 season with win, says Lauda

Analysis: How Mercedes turned the tables on Ferrari

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Analysis: How Mercedes turned the tables on Ferrari

A disappointing season opener for the Sauber F1 Team

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A disappointing season opener for the Sauber F1 Team

McLaren Honda: Race and accident report from the Australian GP

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McLaren Honda: Race and accident report from the Australian GP

Australian GP – Vettel third

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Australian GP – Vettel third

A solid debut for Renault at Albert Park

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A solid debut for Renault at Albert Park

Haas F1 Team makes a great debut on the Australian GP

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Haas F1 Team makes a great debut on the Australian GP

Alonso says Melbourne crash the biggest of his career

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Alonso says Melbourne crash the biggest of his career

Force India blames red flag for ruining one-stop strategy

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Force India blames red flag for ruining one-stop strategy

Palmer: Return to wheel-to-wheel action no problem

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Palmer: Return to wheel-to-wheel action no problem

Australian GP: Post-race press conference

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Australian GP: Post-race press conference