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F1 Australian GP: George Russell takes pole by 0.3s as Max Verstappen crashes out

A dominant Russell was untouchable in Melbourne’s qualifying session, which ended early for Verstappen

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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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Five quick takeaways from the first F1 qualifying session of 2026

As Formula 1's brave new 2026 era starts in Melbourne, here are five quick takeways from Australian Grand Prix qualifying

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Formula One: 2026 Australian Grand Prix qualifying – as it happened

George Russell edges Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to claim pole, while world champion Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

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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F1 Australian GP: George Russell leads interrupted FP3 as Kimi 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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F1 Australian GP: Saturday Qualifying schedule, Weather, and How to Watch

Everything you need to know ahead of qualifying at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

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T20 World Cup final, Six Nations, FA Cup and F1 returns – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

Long-run shock in Australia: George Russell and Mercedes tear the competition apart

While Ferrari and McLaren topped the times in Friday practice, it’s Mercedes that could be the team to beat come Sunday, here’s why

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F1 warned of “potential for disaster” with 2026 cars in Australian GP qualifying

Several paddock figures tipped traffic management to be “very difficult” in qualifying as energy management takes prominence in F1

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Fernando Alonso in a "hard mental place" after horror start to F1 2026 - Adrian Newey

Questions about Alonso's F1 future are louder than ever after Aston Martin's disastrous start to 2026

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FIA reveals tweaks to F1 2026 driver guidelines after Qatar meeting

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

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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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Australian Grand Prix: George Russell third in practice as Oscar Piastri leads the way

Mercedes duo behind home favourite ahead of curtain-raiser, but Lando Norris manages only seven laps on difficult day

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“Very impressive” Mercedes isn’t sandbagging anymore – Charles Leclerc

Leclerc found Mercedes’ pace ominous on Friday in Melbourne

The Independent UK

World title favourite George Russell finishes third in season’s opening practice

Russell finished behind the McLaren of Oscar Piastri and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

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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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The Independent UK

F1 Australian GP live: Russell makes Ferrari admission after winning opener with Hamilton left fuming

Follow live F1 updates from the Albert Park Street Circuit with Russell claiming victory down under

AAP

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.

TechRadar

How to watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 F1: free stream, preview, schedule, starting grid, Russell leads Mercedes front row with Verstappen 20th

All the ways to watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, as F1's new season introduces the biggest regulation shake-up in years.

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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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F1 Australian GP: Charles Leclerc leads 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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Oscar Piastri rejects Zak Brown "villain" tag after 2025 F1 title fight

There were claims last year that McLaren favoured Norris in his F1 title fight against team-mate Piastri

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How to watch the NASCAR and IndyCar doubleheader at Phoenix

NASCAR and IndyCar are heading to Phoenix Raceway for a special doubleheader this weekend, sharing the oval over the next few days

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