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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

‘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

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

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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

Lewis Hamilton left furious at Ferrari as George Russell capitalises for thrilling Australian GP victory

Russell lost his lead at the start to Charles Leclerc but when Ferrari opted not to pit either driver, Mercedes saw their opportunity to claim an impressive one-two finish at the season-opener

The Independent UK

George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix

Russell took the chequered flag 2.9 seconds clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

The Independent UK

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?

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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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

The Independent UK

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

Autosport

'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.

AAP

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

Motorsport

George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli – as it happened

Russells claims victory in season-opener in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

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AAP

It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight

Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes

The Independent UK

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

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Euronews

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.

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

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

AAP

Piastri faces uphill battle as Mercedes claim front row

Oscar Piastri will need to defy history to win the Australian Grand Prix after George Russell led a Mercedes front-row lock out and left the local hope fifth.

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

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

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