What time does the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix start?
After an action-packed qualifying in Melbourne, the 2026 Formula 1 season is about to truly begin with the start of the Australian Grand Prix.
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Disaster for Oscar Piastri: crash even before the start of the Australian Grand Prix
Local hero Oscar Piastri saw his home race come to an end even before the start. The McLaren driver ended up in the wall during the lap to the grid.
2026 F1 Driver Rankings
Find the driver and constructor standings for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship season.
George Russell launches the 2026 era: Mercedes dominates an Australian Grand Prix enlivened by Ferrari
George Russell won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix after a more closely contested race than expected against the Ferraris. Mercedes secures a one-two finish to open the new regulatory era.
Oscar Piastri gutted after his crash in Melbourne: “I received 100 kW of unexpected power”
Oscar Piastri was not even able to take the start of his home Grand Prix. The McLaren driver looked back on the incident that caused his accident before the race.
Aston Martin in great difficulty: double retirement at the Australian Grand Prix
The 2026 Formula 1 season is off to a difficult start for Aston Martin. In Melbourne, the British team experienced a chaotic Australian Grand Prix, marked by two retirements and numerous technical issues.
Unstoppable Mercedes one-two in Melbourne: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in control
Mercedes got the new season off to a perfect start with a one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix: George Russell ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
Charles Leclerc happy with this battle, closer to the Mercedes than expected
The Monegasque driver secured Scuderia Ferrari’s first podium of the season: a result built thanks to an exceptional start.
Aston Martin ready to stop its drivers at the slightest problem in Australia
Aston Martin is approaching the Melbourne race with caution. Faced with persistent technical issues and a lack of parts, the team will not hesitate to retire its cars at the slightest sign of warning.
F1 2026: how the new rear LEDs reveal energy management
F1 2026: these new lights could betray rivals’ energy strategy