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2026 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP travels to Phillip Island on 23-25 October for the 18th round of the season. Here's the full schedule for the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix.

Motorsport · 3h ago

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 · Mar 9

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

The F1 sophomore was running at the front until an engine fault put him out of the season-opening Australian GP

Motorsport · Mar 9

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

Bernie Collins believes Ferrari will face scrutiny after choosing not to pit Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc during two VSC periods in the Australian Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Mar 8

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 · Mar 8

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 · Mar 8

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

All the information you need to know before the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Mar 7

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 · Mar 7

George Russell wants to ‘make hay’ after dominating Australian GP qualifying

The British driver, 28, arrived for the new campaign in Melbourne as the bookmakers’ favourite.

The Independent UK · Mar 7

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

The Independent UK · Mar 7