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F1MATHS: What do the sector times reveal about the pecking order in Melbourne?
F1MATHS: What do the sector times reveal about the pecking order in Melbourne?
The second practice session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix offered a detailed early look at the competitive landscape as teams continued to refine their setups around the Albert Park Circuit. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

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McLaren reveal coral restoration technology ahead of Australian GP

1 hour 47 minutes ago

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Ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have unveiled Machine One - a semi-automated coral-seeding system. The post... read more »

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Toto Wolff confirms ‘difficult’ Friday for Mercedes at F1 Australian GP

2 hours 11 minutes ago

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Toto Wolff has played down suggestions Mercedes is leading the field after practice for the F1 Australian Grand Prix. The post Toto Wolff confirms ‘difficult’ Friday for... read more »

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Qatar Airways pulls out of F1 Australian GP as Middle East crisis deepens

3 hours 29 minutes ago

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Qatar Airways has confirmed it has pulled out of all commitments at the F1 Australian Grand Prix as the crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate. The post Qatar Airways... read more »

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Haas drivers deliver conflicting reviews of new F1 2026 cars

5 hours 11 minutes ago

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Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have delivered conflicting reviews of F1's new cars at the F1 Australian Grand Prix. The post Haas drivers deliver... read more »

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Charles Leclerc fears ‘impressive’ Mercedes pace at F1 Australian GP

6 hours 17 minutes ago

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Charles Leclerc has revealed his fears about Mercedes' pace at the F1 Australian Grand Prix, despite a strong showing from Ferrari in Friday practice. The post Charles... read more »

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F1 drivers handed ‘leniency’ with FIA driving standards tweaks

7 hours 23 minutes ago

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Formula 1 drivers will this year be afforded more "leniency" from stewards in accordance with the FIA's adjustment of its guidelines of on-track standards. The... read more »

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George Russell reprimanded after Melbourne FP1 prang with F1 rookie

9 hours 53 minutes ago

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George Russell has been handed a reprimand by the stewards after a minor prang with Arvid Lindblad in FP2 for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The post George Russell... read more »

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Zak Brown attacks ‘uniformed people’ behind McLaren favouritism allegations

11 hours 41 minutes ago

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Ahead of the F1 Australian Grand Prix, Zak Brown has launched a scathing attack against allegations that McLaren favoured Lando Norris in 2025. The post Zak Brown attacks... read more »

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Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin may not start Australian GP

11 hours 41 minutes ago

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Honda has only two batteries left for the F1 Australian Grand Prix, prompting a dire update from Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey, who described the situation as... read more »

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Sergio Perez takes fresh aim at Red Bull with Cadillac ‘appreciation’ remarks

11 hours 41 minutes ago

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Sergio Perez has said he feels "much more appreciated" at Cadillac than he ever did with his time at Red Bull in F1. The post Sergio Perez takes fresh aim at Red... read more »

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Esteban Ocon delivers honest assessment of F1 career: ‘It’s not enough’

11 hours 41 minutes ago

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As the new Formula 1 season begins at the Australian Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon enters his 10th year in the championship, reflecting on what he has achieved and what he still... read more »

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Why Oliver Bearman won’t change F1 approach despite potential jeopardy

13 hours 11 minutes ago

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Oliver Bearman stands on the cusp of getting a F1 race ban but insists he is not going to change his approach ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP. The post Why Oliver Bearman... read more »

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Max Verstappen voices uncertainty on future of new F1 regulations

14 hours 11 minutes ago

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Max Verstappen has again spoken out on the changes to Formula 1 following the new 2026 regulations, as well as the potential field order for the Australian Grand Prix. The... read more »

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Oscar Piastri tops second practice at Australian GP despite disruptive session

14 hours 17 minutes ago

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Oscar Piastri topped the second practice session at the Australian GP, setting the fastest lap of 1:19.729. Kimi Antonelli impressed by climbing to second place, briefly... read more »

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F1 2026 Australian Grand Prix – FP2 results

14 hours 53 minutes ago

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Oscar Piastri ended Friday on top of the times in front of his home crowd during second practice for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. The McLaren driver delivered a... read more »

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Kimi Antonelli identifies key area of improvement for 2026 F1 campaign

16 hours 41 minutes ago

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Kimi Antonelli is still feeling the affects of a difficult European period during his debut Formula 1 campaign, ahead of the curtain-raising Australian Grand Prix. The post... read more »

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Charles Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in first practice of F1 2026

18 hours 29 minutes ago

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Charles Leclerc led team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari 1-2 in the opening practice session for the 2026 Formula 1 curtain-raiser in Melbourne. The post Charles Leclerc heads... read more »

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F1 2026 Australian Grand Prix – FP1 results

18 hours 29 minutes ago

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Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 in the first free practice session of the new Formula 1 season ahead of this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. The post F1 2026 Australian... read more »

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Fernando Alonso delivers defiant response to Aston Martin F1 woes despite ‘nerve damage’ fears

1 day 2 hours ago

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Fernando Alonso has delivered a defiant response to the current problems Aston Martin is facing, despite the difficulties the team faces ahead of this weekend's F1... read more »

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Watch: F1 releases new opening titles for 2026

1 day 3 hours ago

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F1 has released its brand-new pre-Grand Prix opening titles for the 2026 season, with an updated, fresh look. The post Watch: F1 releases new opening titles for 2026 appeared... read more »

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F1 braced for race-less April amid ongoing Middle East crisis

1 day 4 hours ago

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The ongoing Middle East war could lead to cancellation of back-to-back F1 GPs scheduled in the month of April, Motorsport Week understands. The post F1 braced for race-less... read more »

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George Russell drops F1 sandbagging hint at ‘suspiciously slow’ Red Bull ahead of Australian GP

1 day 4 hours ago

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Ahead of the F1 Australian Grand Prix, George Russell warned against making assumptions based on testing. The post George Russell drops F1 sandbagging hint at ‘suspiciously... read more »

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F1 heeds race start fears with new procedure for Australian GP

1 day 5 hours ago

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F1 has heeded the fears of varying fortunes of drivers off the start line, with the announcement of a new procedure for this weekend's curtain-raiser in Australia. The... read more »

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Isack Hadjar embraces higher F1 hopes despite disrupted Australian GP build-up

1 day 6 hours ago

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As Formula 1 arrives in Melbourne for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar is focused on extracting the most from a weekend that follows a less-than-ideal... read more »

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Oscar Piastri shuts down McLaren rift talk amid continuing ‘team first’ approach

1 day 7 hours ago

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Oscar Piastri has shut down continued chatter of a rift with McLaren CEO Zak Brown, as the Aussie confirmed the continuation of its 'team first' approach in this... read more »