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Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’

Mercedes took a 1-2 in qualifying for the F1 2026 opener at Albert Park

Motorsport

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

Autosport

George Russell claims Australian Grand Prix pole position for dominant Mercedes

Formula One's sweeping technical changes are proving divisive among drivers

Evening Standard

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George Russell wants to ‘make hay’ after dominating Australian GP qualifying

The British driver, 28, arrived for the new campaign in Melbourne as the bookmakers’ favourite.

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris hit out at new F1 cars: ‘They need to change’

Verstappen crashed out in Q1 while reigning F1 world champion Norris only qualified sixth at the first race in Australia

The Independent UK

Lando Norris: 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

Motorsport

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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Formula 1's tech revolution: Hybrid power, active aero, and no more DRS

Formula 1’s 2026 regulations bring a range of technical changes to the sport, targeting everything from the bodywork to the engine of the cars.

Euronews

George Russell seizes opening pole as Mercedes dominate qualifying in Melbourne

Title favourite Russell finished 0.293 seconds faster than team-mate Kimi Antonelli with Max Verstappen crashing out on his opening lap.

The Independent UK

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

Motorsport

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

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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

Motorsport

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Motorsport

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

Motorsport

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

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

Evening Standard

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

Motorsport

“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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