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 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.
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.
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.
The Monegasque driver secured Scuderia Ferrari’s first podium of the season: a result built thanks to an exceptional start.
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.
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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.