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F1 Chinese GP: Russell tops only practice session as Sainz, Lindblad suffer issues

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Mercedes on top ahead of sprint qualifying

Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session

Motorsport

Chinese Grand Prix: Start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast

Kimi Antonelli on pole for first time in Shanghai after Mercedes team-mate George Russell suffers gearbox problem

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Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Autosport

Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Motorsport

Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use

McLaren left Melbourne with a warning sign: it finished the Australian GP 50s behind Mercedes, with only a chunk of that down to a second pitstop. Here’s a dive into what the defending F1 champion team lack compared to Mercedes

Autosport

'Strong' Oscar urged to hit back after home GP calamity

Oscar Piastri is being tipped to bounce back strongly from his Australian Grand Prix disappointment -- just as he did last year in China.

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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen praised after fans spot classy Australian GP moment

Fans praised Lando Norris and Max Verstappen after the Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport

Question of the week: Has F1 gone too far with the complexity of new rules?

The first race of Formula 1's new era is behind us – and opinions are divided

Motorsport

Ferrari has the best F1 car, Lando Norris claims: 'Their cornering speed is unbelievable'

Ferrari, not Mercedes, has the best chassis in F1 right now, according to McLaren driver Norris

Motorsport

Melbourne F1 start "near-miss" shows safety still a concern – McLaren

McLaren chief feels the Australian Grand Prix has confirmed his safety concerns with Formula 1's 2026 regulations

Motorsport

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

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

Motorsport

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

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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

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

Autosport

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

While F1 is claiming the number of overtaking manoeuvres in the Australian Grand Prix as a win for the new technical regulations, many of the drivers – and Autosport readers – disagree

Motorsport

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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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

Autosport

Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage?

Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that?

Motorsport

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

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

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

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’

Evening Standard

George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix after thrilling start to new F1 era

Lewis Hamilton fourth with defending world champion Lando Norris fifth

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