The start of the 2026 season is turning into a nightmare for Aston Martin. In Melbourne, Fernando Alonso was not even able to take to the track during the first free practice sessions due to a new mechanical problem.
The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially launched in Melbourne. During the first free practice session, Ferrari made an impression with a one-two finish, while several teams were held back by reliability issues.
The start of the 2026 season is already turning into a nightmare for Aston Martin. After a catastrophic first practice session in Melbourne, Adrian Newey is sounding the alarm about the team’s technical state.
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has warned that the fight could prove painful in 2026.
While several drivers are criticizing the new 2026 cars, Max Verstappen believes it is now too late to modify the technical rules after the colossal investments made.
Aston Martin could experience a particularly complicated start to the season in Australia. The team admits that its drivers will have to drastically limit their track time to avoid a serious risk to their health.
After an extremely difficult first season, Lewis Hamilton says he is approaching 2026 in a much more positive frame of mind. The Briton asserts that his relationship with Ferrari has evolved profoundly.
Good news for Valtteri Bottas: the Finnish driver will ultimately not be penalized on the Australian Grand Prix grid. A rule change has cleared the penalty inherited from his last F1 race.
Faced with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Formula 1 could be forced to urgently review its April calendar. Several circuits are waiting in the wings to avoid a gaping hole at the start of the season.
Find the complete TV schedule and timings for the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, held at the Melbourne circuit.