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George Russell claims Australian Grand Prix pole position for dominant Mercedes

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

Evening Standard

Max Verstappen left ‘drained’ after crash — with George Russell buoyant following Australian GP pole

Mercedes locked out the front row with a statement of intent as F1’s new era began with chaos in qualifying

The Independent UK

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

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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

Autosport

Russell on F1 Australian GP pole in Mercedes lockout as Verstappen crashes out

George Russell laid down a marker for Mercedes in qualifying on pole for the F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne

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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

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

‘I believe I can do it’: George Russell favourite for F1 title as new era begins

Rule changes will affect driver style and car performance with world champion Lando Norris already under scrutiny

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

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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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

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.

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.

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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.

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

The Independent UK

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

Motorsport

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

Motorsport

Lando Norris on snowy drift challenge with the Solbergs: "One of the most fun cars I've ever driven"

Lando Norris revealed he had “a lot of fun” taking on a snowy drifting and rally challenge in Sweden with Oliver and Petter Solberg, plus drift champion Steve ‘Baggsy’ Biagioni

Motorsport

Top 10 most dramatic F1 season openers

The start of a F1 new season always brings excitement and anticipation. New cars, fresh driver line-ups and – sometimes – revised regulations mean there’s the chance of the unexpected

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