Eliminated in Q1 after a violent accident in Melbourne, Max Verstappen saw his qualifying session cut short. Technical analysis reveals that the cause was not mechanical, but linked to the energy recovery system.
The 2026 Formula 1 season begins under the sign of Mercedes dominance. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will start at the front of the Australian Grand Prix after one-sided qualifying.
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.
Eliminated in Q1 in Melbourne after an accident, Max Verstappen delivered a very harsh critique of the new 2026 F1 cars. The Dutchman even questions the concept of the single-seaters.
Lewis Hamilton was very surprised by Mercedes’ dominance during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver even mentions a possible controversial technical explanation.
McLaren thought they could aim for pole in Melbourne after Friday’s practice. But Mercedes’ dominance in qualifying quickly dampened the team’s hopes.
Charles Leclerc secured fourth place on the grid for the Australian Grand Prix. But the significant gap to Mercedes is already causing serious concern at Ferrari.
The third free practice session of the Australian Grand Prix was marked by a spectacular accident involving Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes driver went off the track violently, causing a new red flag.
George Russell set the fastest time in the final free practice session in Melbourne. But these EL3 were especially marked by Kimi Antonelli’s violent accident just a few hours before qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton caused hilarity among the crowd in Melbourne by revealing that he owns a cow named “Max”. A name that obviously did not fail to get a reaction from Formula 1 fans.