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Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Mercedes' George Russell expects plenty of twists and turns in a long Formula One season as he manages huge expectations as the championship favourite.

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George Russell says F1 contender status ‘does not change anything’

The 28-year-old Brit heads into the season-opening round in Australia on Sunday as the bookmakers’ favourite.

The Independent UK

George Russell warns even the “straightforward” parts of F1 are complicated under new regs

George Russell warns F1’s “straightforward” basics are no longer that

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George Russell snubs Lewis Hamilton in picking biggest rivals for 2026 F1 title

The Merceces driver is the favourite to win the world championship and named his closest challengers

The Independent UK

Five things to look out for at F1’s Australian GP

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne this weekend and there is a lot to watch out for

Motorsport

How to watch F1 2026: Live Streams, TV Channels for Australian GP 2026

How to watch F1 live streams for all 24 races taking place in 2026, including Monaco, Silverstone, Las Vegas and more. Practice, qualifying, live race streams.

TechRadar

Claire Williams reveals why she’s backing George Russell for F1 title

Russell heads into the season-opening race in Australisa as the bookmakers’ favourite

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F1 rule change Q&A: Jamie Chadwick assesses new regulations ahead of 2026 season

The new campaign gets under way in Melbourne this weekend.

The Independent UK

A Handy Guide To Every F1 Driver’s Wife Or Girlfriend Ahead Of The Aussie Grand Prix

Will Lewis and Kim K hard-launch in Melbourne?

Pedestrian.tv

The 2026 Formula 1 spotter's guide

From race numbers to liveries, this is everything you need to watch out for in F1 2026

Motorsport

Martin Brundle: George Russell has what it takes to handle 2026 F1 title pressure

Martin Brundle believes George Russell has the confidence and experience to handle the pressure of a 2026 F1 title fight if Mercedes gives him a championship-winning car

Motorsport

George Russell's road to F1 2026: In pictures

The Mercedes driver is one of the favourites leading into the F1 2026 title fight, here’s how he got there

Motorsport

We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - George Russell

As we count down the days until the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com Formula 1 reporters weigh up each potential 2026 title contender. Next up is Mercedes' George Russell, who has been biding his time for a turn at the sharp end of the field

Motorsport

David Croft: George Russell "looks at home" but under personal pressure ahead of 2026 title chance

David Croft believes George Russell appears relaxed on the outside, but will be under self-imposed pressure to capitalise on Mercedes’ strong 2026 package

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Bernie Ecclestone sends major F1 warning ahead of 2026: 'Danger is we lose the fans'

Bernie Ecclestone has warned the 2026 Formula 1 regulations could confuse fans and push some away, while tipping Mercedes, and potentially Ferrari, as early title contenders

Motorsport

Mercedes marks 10 years of its junior programme by naming nine drivers for 2026

Karting prospects Niccolò Perico and Devin Titz have been added to Mercedes' Junior Programme roster

Motorsport

Overlooked F2 champion who “deserved better” returns to F1 in Mercedes role

2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire will dovetail Mercedes sim duties with Peugeot Hypercar drive in the World Endurance Championship

Motorsport

We rate F1 2026 title contenders - Kimi Antonelli

As we count down the days until the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com Formula 1 reporters weigh up each potential 2026 title contender. First up is Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli, who gets a chance to build on his 2025 maiden campaign in what should be a better car.

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Kimi Antonelli’s road to F1 2026: In pictures

One of the sports most promising young talents, Kimi Antonelli starts his second season in F1 as a Mercedes driver at the beginning of a new rule set.

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes magic and Ferrari’s rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

George Russell has been purring in a balanced car in pre-season while Aston Martin are still hunting for power

The Independent UK

Nigel Mansell record in sight for Williams driver Alex Albon

Albon is on course to pass the 1992 world champion as the driver with the most starts for Williams at the Miami Grand Prix in May.

Motorsport

We predict Formula 1's 2026 championship standings

After returning from Formula 1's pre-season tests in Bahrain, our F1 reporters have had the unenviable task to predict the 2026 standings

Autosport

Russell: Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1

F1 pre-season testing finished on Friday in Bahrain, and after six days of running, Russell thinks Red Bull holds the advantage in one particular area

Motorsport

Red Bull still holds best energy deployment in F1 - George Russell

F1 pre-season testing finished on Friday in Bahrain, and after six days of running, Russell thinks Red Bull holds the advantage in one particular area

Motorsport

Five things to watch out for in F1 2026

With all-new regulations sweeping Formula 1, an all-new team joining the grid and even an all-new driver, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2026

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