The new 2026 F1 cars already at the heart of the controversy after the chaos in Australia
The first Grand Prix of the season in Melbourne highlighted several problems related to the new technical rules of Formula 1.
The first Grand Prix of the season in Melbourne highlighted several problems related to the new technical rules of Formula 1.
Starting 20th on the grid, Max Verstappen made a great recovery to sixth place in Melbourne, but tire degradation prevented him from going further.
Starting 20th and finishing sixth, Max Verstappen showed his speed but remains concerned about the future of F1, which he considers too far from his ideals.
After an excellent start in Melbourne, Isack Hadjar hoped to play a leading role in the Australian Grand Prix. But an engine failure quickly put an end to his ambitions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.