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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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Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Kimi Antonelli almost didn't make it out of the pits for Australian Grand Prix qualifying, but capitalised on a red flag to give Mercedes a front-row lockout.

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Writers from across Motorsport Network have picked their own teams. We're inviting you to join the league and compete against them in the official fantasy game of Formula 1 for the 2025 season

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George Russell gets warning, reprimand for driving violations at F1 Australian GP

A couple of incidents meant Russell was in hot water with the stewards following Friday practice in Melbourne

Motorsport

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

Evening Standard

Aston Martin fear they may not be able to race in Australian GP after practice disaster

Adrian Newey revealed Aston Martin may not take part in qualifying or the F1 opener in Melbourne after battery problems during practice

The Guardian - 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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F1 Australian GP: Oscar Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin's woes continue

Aston Martin was five seconds off Piastri’s pace in the second practice session in Melbourne

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

The Independent UK

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

Autosport

Formula 1 opens its season at the Australian GP with plenty of questions marks

As crowds filtered into Melbourne’s Albert Park for Formula 1’s first day of practice at its 2026 season opener, there were questions marks

The Independent UK

Why Mercedes is so confident about overtaking in Australian GP when rivals aren't

While many drivers have been downbeat about overtaking possibilities at Albert Park and the energy-management requirements of the venue for the F1 season opener, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have sounded far more optimistic

Autosport

‘You won’t see that person again’: Lewis Hamilton opens up on eve of 2026 F1 season

Hamilton endured a shocking 2025 for Ferrari but was notably upbeat ahead of this weekend’s season-opening race

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F1 drivers place trust in the championship and FIA amid Iran-US conflict

F1 is due to host races in the Middle East next month, but it is currently unclear if those grands prix will go ahead as planned

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Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Mercedes' George Russell expects plenty of twists and turns in a long Formula One season as he manages huge expectations as the championship favourite.

The Independent UK

George Russell says F1 contender status ‘does not change anything’

The 28-year-old Brit heads into the season-opening round in Australia on Sunday as the bookmakers’ favourite.

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George Russell warns even the “straightforward” parts of F1 are complicated under new regs

George Russell warns F1’s “straightforward” basics are no longer that

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The Independent UK

George Russell snubs Lewis Hamilton in picking biggest rivals for 2026 F1 title

The Merceces driver is the favourite to win the world championship and named his closest challengers

Motorsport

Five things to look out for at F1’s Australian GP

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne this weekend and there is a lot to watch out for

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How to watch F1 2026: Live Streams, TV Channels for Australian GP 2026

How to watch F1 live streams for all 24 races taking place in 2026, including Monaco, Silverstone, Las Vegas and more. Practice, qualifying, live race streams.

The Independent UK

Claire Williams reveals why she’s backing George Russell for F1 title

Russell heads into the season-opening race in Australisa as the bookmakers’ favourite

The Independent UK

F1 rule change Q&A: Jamie Chadwick assesses new regulations ahead of 2026 season

The new campaign gets under way in Melbourne this weekend.

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A Handy Guide To Every F1 Driver’s Wife Or Girlfriend Ahead Of The Aussie Grand Prix

Will Lewis and Kim K hard-launch in Melbourne?

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The 2026 Formula 1 spotter's guide

From race numbers to liveries, this is everything you need to watch out for in F1 2026

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