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Best of the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix: Podium Winners, Driver of the Day, Fastest Lap & More
The first F1 Grand Prix is in the books for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season! The 2026 Australian GP got underway in Melbourne with excitement, drama, and plenty of growing pains to the new car builds (not to mention engines that might electrocute drivers!
The young Italian star equalled his best ever Sunday points haul, matching his best-ever career result.
With two new teams, returning drivers and Lando Norris as the reigning champ, the 2026 season is expected to be a must watch.
George Russell delivered a dominant qualifying performance to secure pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen crashed out.
Max Verstappen has launched a scathing attack on Formula One’s controversial new regulations, likening the sport to a game of Mario Kart and casting further doubt over his long-term future on the grid.
Russell won the season-opener from pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli, with new cars and 2026 racing debuted in Melbourne.
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey was spotted by PlanetF1.com examining Nico Hulkenberg’s Audi ahead of Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. Aston Martin endured a difficult start to the F1 2026 season in Melbourne, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both failing to make the chequered flag.