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Jolyon Palmer explains why 2026 F1 cars could challenge Lewis Hamilton

Jolyon Palmer believes the 2026 cars could suit Lewis Hamilton better than the ground-effect era, but warns some braking traits may still favour Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen

Motorsport

McLaren's theory on Mercedes' concerning Australia F1 advantage

Having finally seen Mercedes show its real hand, McLaren is digging into its deficit to its biggest Formula 1 2026 rival

Motorsport

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

Race starts are key to performance in F1 2026 due to how complex they have become under the regulation change

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

Mercedes took a 1-2 in qualifying for the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park

Motorsport

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

Hamilton was puzzled by Mercedes’ dominance in Melbourne qualifying and hopes it has nothing to do with the compression ratio controversy

Motorsport

Max Verstappen left ‘drained’ after crash — with George Russell buoyant following Australian GP pole

Mercedes locked out the front row with a statement of intent as F1’s new era began with chaos in qualifying

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton suspicious of Mercedes ‘engine power’ after disappointing Australian GP qualifying

Hamilton had high hopes heading into Melbourne but could only put his Ferrari car seventh on the grid, while his old team locked out the front row with George Russell on pole

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Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS

Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars.

Euronews

George Russell seizes opening pole as Mercedes dominate qualifying in Melbourne

Title favourite Russell finished 0.293 seconds faster than team-mate Kimi Antonelli with Max Verstappen crashing out on his opening lap.

The Independent UK

F1 Australian GP: George Russell takes pole by 0.3s as Max Verstappen crashes out

A dominant Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session, which ended early for Verstappen

Motorsport

F1 Australian GP: Russell takes pole from Antonelli as Verstappen crashes out

A dominant George Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session

Autosport

Five quick takeaways from the first F1 qualifying session of 2026

As Formula 1's brave new 2026 era starts in Melbourne, here are five quick takeways from Australian Grand Prix qualifying

Motorsport

F1 Australian GP: Russell tops interrupted FP3 as Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

Autosport

F1 Australian GP: George Russell leads interrupted FP3 as Kimi Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

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T20 World Cup final, Six Nations, FA Cup and F1 returns – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

Motorsport

Long-run shock in Australia: George Russell and Mercedes tear the competition apart

While Ferrari and McLaren topped the times in Friday practice, it’s Mercedes that could be the team to beat come Sunday, here’s why

Motorsport

Why Charles Leclerc is refusing to board the Ferrari hype train

Leclerc warned about the potential for the “noise” and “expectation” that surrounds Ferrari becoming a distraction as the team pushes to end an 18-year drivers’ championship drought

Evening Standard

Australian Grand Prix: George Russell third in practice as Oscar Piastri leads the way

Mercedes duo behind home favourite ahead of curtain-raiser, but Lando Norris manages only seven laps on difficult day

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“Very impressive” Mercedes isn’t sandbagging anymore – Charles Leclerc

Leclerc found Mercedes’ pace ominous on Friday in Melbourne

The Independent UK

World title favourite George Russell finishes third in season’s opening practice

Russell finished behind the McLaren of Oscar Piastri and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Euronews

Formula One comes to Apple TV: Everything you need to know about the new F1 2026 season

With a host of new partnerships and personalities, the new F1 season promises a dynamic driving, tougher competition and a new way of experiencing the sport.

Motorsport

F1 Australian GP: Oscar Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin's woes continue

Aston Martin was five seconds off Piastri’s pace in the second practice session in Melbourne

Autosport

F1 Australian GP: Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin's woes continue

Aston Martin was five seconds off Oscar Piastri’s pace in the second practice session for the F1 Australian GP

Louder

“I drove a different Ferrari to the studio every day. David Gilmour and Nick Mason would wait outside to see which one”: How Sammy Hagar tried and failed to become a prog star after falling for Pink Floyd

Montrose and Van Halen frontman regrets that he never got to make his concept album about aliens and space travel under the banner Sammy Wilde And Dustcloud

The Independent UK

F1 Australian GP live: Russell makes Ferrari admission after winning opener with Hamilton left fuming

Follow live F1 updates from the Albert Park Street Circuit with Russell claiming victory down under

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