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.
The start of the 2026 season is already turning into a nightmare for Max Verstappen. The four-time world champion crashed out in Q1 during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell dominated the first qualifying session of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Australia. The session was notably marked by a spectacular accident for Max Verstappen as early as Q1.
The start of the 2026 season turned into a nightmare for Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver was eliminated in Q1 of the Australian Grand Prix after a spectacular off-track excursion.
After several years at the top of Formula 1, Max Verstappen approaches the 2026 season with a more nuanced vision of his career.
Formula 1 will test a new start procedure this weekend in order to avoid any problems related to the new 2026 engines.
The FIA has thoroughly revised the guidelines governing penalties in Formula 1. Objective: fewer absurd sanctions, but much stricter measures for truly dangerous behavior.
The second free practice session of the Australian Grand Prix confirmed a hierarchy that is still very uncertain. Oscar Piastri set the fastest time of a session where four teams are within just six tenths.
The 2026 calendar could see an unprecedented gap: the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are threatened by escalating tensions in the Middle East.