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Leclerc pleased Ferrari ‘delivered’ in Australia start

Charles Leclerc was encouraged that Ferrari “delivered” by enjoying a strong start at the Australian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque also pleased that the squad performed better on race day than in Qualifying – while also suggesting that his P3 result was the “best we could do”.

Hamilton buoyed by ‘really fun’ Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton has been left excited for what is to come after enjoying a “really fun” Australian Grand Prix, with the seven-time World Champion admitting that he wished the race could have gone on longer – particularly after only just missing out on P3 to Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc.

Verstappen clarifies if he's concerned by deficit to Mercedes

Max Verstappen has admitted that worrying about the competitive gap to Mercedes is “not going to change anything” after he charged to P6 from a P20 start in the Australian Grand Prix.

McLaren ‘need to improve the car quite a lot’ – Norris

Lando Norris has suggested that McLaren “need to improve the car quite a lot” following his P5 finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with the Briton admitting that he was “struggling with a lot of things” during the race.

What the teams said – Race day in Australia

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Sunday's race in Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.

Verstappen's comeback drive gets your vote for Australia

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Australia

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Australian Grand Prix in the Melbourne.

10 trailblazing women of F1 past and present

On International Women’s Day, F1.com celebrates some of the trailblazing women who have made their mark across Formula 1’s past, present and future.

Piastri crashes out before Australian GP gets under way

Huge drama unfolded during the build-up to the Australian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri crashed on his way to the grid – ending his home race before it had even started.

Watch thrilling Australian GP start as Leclerc seizes the lead

As lights went out for the first time in 2026, polesitter George Russell lost out to the flying Ferrari of Charles Leclerc to kick off a thrilling opening lap of the Australian Grand Prix.

F2: Tsolov in control for Melbourne Feature Race victory

Campos Racing’s Nikola Tsolov claimed his and Bulgaria’s first victory in FIA Formula 2, winning the Melbourne Feature Race with a comfortable drive to the top step.

Russell wins action-packed Australian GP from Antonelli

George Russell has claimed victory in the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the Briton leading team mate Kimi Antonelli to secure a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of the Ferrari duo in an action-packed event that saw the Silver Arrows make a one-stop strategy work to their favour.