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Norris confident in McLaren's ability to defend titles
Lando Norris has expressed confidence in himself and McLaren to defend the Driver and Teams’ Championships they secured last season, adding that he is aware of how his newfound status as reigning champion could affect his approach.
LIVE COVERAGE: All the build-up to the Australian GP
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix weekend.
Bottas' grid penalty status and each F1 driver's penalty points
Here are the number of penalty points that each driver holds entering into the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Piastri assesses chances of ‘really special’ home win
Oscar Piastri has vowed to do his “absolute best” to claim a “really special” home victory at the Australian Grand Prix, but the McLaren driver believes it would be “optimistic” to expect the squad to replicate the form they displayed 12 months ago.
Hamilton names his Ferrari goal for 2026
Lewis Hamilton has stated that his goal is “to win” in 2026 as he enters into his second campaign as a Ferrari driver, with the seven-time World Champion explaining that he focused on “cultivating a positive mental attitude” during the off-season.
Remembering ‘the other rookie’ from the 2001 season
On March 4, 2001, a quartet of drivers arrived on the F1 grid. Two of those, Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen, would go on to claim the world title in the years to come, while another, Juan Pablo Montoya, achieved several race victories and knocked on the door of a championship triumph himself.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of F1 season openers in Australia
How much can you remember about F1 season openers at Albert Park in Melbourne?
Top picks from the official teamwear drops and how to style them
Looking for some Formula 1 fashion advice? You’ve come to the right place, as we dive into the new teamwear collections for 2026.
F1 Fantasy strategies for Australia
A brand-new regulation era begins in Australia, with fresh car designs and an unknown pecking order adding intrigue to the Formula 1 season opener. How should F1 Fantasy players build their line-ups with so many variables in play?
Alex Dunne joins the Alpine Academy ahead of 2026 F2 season
Alpine have confirmed F2 racer Alex Dunne will join their young driver programme.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have in Australia?
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
What is the weather forecast for the Australian Grand Prix?
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Australian Grand Prix weekend at the Albert Park Circuit.