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Norris rues track debris that ‘cost me a chance of P3’ in Australia
Lando Norris went into 2026 as the reigning World Champion, but his early expectations for the season were lowered as he qualified on the third row for the Australian Grand Prix, leading him to blame a substantial list of issues he encountered.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Australia
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final Practice and Qualifying in Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
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What To Watch For in the season opener in Australia
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out for the season opener at Albert Park in Melbourne.
What are the tactical options for the Australian GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams for the season opener at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP3 in Australia
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Russell goes fastest in final Australia practice
George Russell ended the third and final practice session of the Australian Grand Prix on top, the Mercedes driver going fastest in a disrupted hour that saw his team mate Kimi Antonelli suffer a hefty crash.
Watch as Antonelli dramatically crashes out of FP3 in Australia
Kimi Antonelli dramatically crashed out of Saturday’s final practice session for the Australian Grand Prix with a violent double impact in the closing minutes.
F3: Del Pino wins Melbourne Sprint in VAR 1-2
Bruno del Pino achieved his maiden victory in FIA Formula 3 in the Melbourne Sprint Race.
Watch highlights from final practice at Albert Park
George Russell put Mercedes at the top of the timesheets with an eye-catching lap in Saturday’s third and final practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Russell seizes Australian GP pole position
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Watch Verstappen crash out of Q1 in Australia
There was early drama in Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix when Max Verstappen spun off into the barriers.