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How Russell guided his "go kart" Mercedes to F1 Australian GP pole by a staggering margin

George Russell found half a second to beat Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole position in Melbourne, while third-placed Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull was an ominous 0.785s off

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After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism?

After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes

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Stroll, Verstappen and Sainz allowed to start F1 Australian GP

The FIA stewards have confirmed Lance Stroll, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz will all be on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid despite not setting a qualifying lap time

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Supercars Melbourne: Feeney grabs points lead with victory

Broc Feeney started on pole for a commanding Melbourne race win, which shoots him to the top of the Supercars standings

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Why Norris fears F1 has gone from "the best cars ever" to "probably the worst"

World champion Lando Norris is downbeat on Formula 1's new regulations for 2026 as the new cars split driver opinion

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Verstappen undergoes X-ray on hands after Australian GP qualifying crash

The Dutchman underwent medical checks following his qualifying shunt on Saturday

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Alonso reveals when Aston Martin should retire from F1 Australian GP

Aston Martin has endured a horror start to F1 2026 and it suffered a double Q1 exit on Saturday in Australia

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F1 Australian GP: Russell takes pole from Antonelli as Verstappen crashes out

A dominant George Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session

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How F1 teams pushed back against a "draconian" FIA intervention at Australian GP

The FIA planned to remove the straight mode between Turns 8 and 9, but that decision was reversed after several Formula 1 teams pushed back. How did the situation unfold and why is it so sensitive?

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F1 Australian GP: Russell tops interrupted FP3 as Antonelli suffers heavy crash

Kimi Antonelli suffered a big accident in third free practice for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate George Russell topped the timesheets

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FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback

Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Autosport has learned

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Cook back to spearhead Speedworks Toyota BTCC attack

Regular BTCC title contender Josh Cook joins Gordon Shedden, Aron Taylor-Smith and Max Buxton

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FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

A meeting at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix between F1 teams, drivers and governing body the FIA led to driver guideline tweaks

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How rear LED lights indicate energy levels on F1 2026 cars

The rear lights on an F1 car have taken on a broader role for the new rules cycle in 2026

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No new Yamaha MotoGP engine until after French GP - Quartararo

There is little respite for Yamaha riders as Fabio Quartararo warns about lack of engine upgrades in the early flyaway races

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Supercars Melbourne: Kostecki doubles up as Payne maintains title lead

The Dick Johnson Racing driver followed up his Thursday win at Albert Park with victory in the second Supercars race in Melbourne

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Why Aston Martin and Newey feel "powerless" in Honda's F1 struggles

Adrian Newey admits he feels powerless at the start of Aston Martin’s partnership with Honda. Numerous engine issues also have far-reaching consequences for Newey’s development of the AMR26

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Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

Conflict in the Middle East has put the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs under threat – although it's the teams rather than F1 who are pushing for the calendar to remain at 24 races

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F1 Australian GP: Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin's woes continue

Aston Martin was five seconds off Oscar Piastri’s pace in the second practice session for the F1 Australian GP

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Aston Martin out of spare batteries for Honda power unit at Australian GP

Aston Martin lost two batteries in FP1 for the Australian Grand Prix, logging just three laps

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F1 Australian GP: Leclerc tops first 2026 practice as McLaren and Aston Martin hit trouble

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have topped the first practice session of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix

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Is Verstappen's Nurburgring start already finalised?

Verstappen appears to be close to finalising plans for his Nurburgring race appearances this year

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Hyundai vows 2026 Rally1 car upgrades amid uncertainty over 2027 WRC commitment

The Korean marque’s resources remain locked on ensuring 2026 is a success, while rivals Toyota continues to develop its new 2027 WRC challenger

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FIA cuts recoverable energy in F1 qualifying to stop extreme tactics

Melbourne is a critical F1 race in terms of energy management, and the FIA has decided to intervene with a new cap on recoverable energy available in qualifying and the grand prix

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How Gen4 car could impact wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula E

Formula E has built its reputation on close, pack-style racing. But with the more powerful and aero-dependent Gen4 car arriving next season, questions remain over how the on-track product could evolve

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