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F1MATHS: Telemetry shows where Mercedes' enormous advantage come from
The first qualifying session of the 2026 Formula 1 season has already delivered a striking storyline: Mercedes appear to have arrived with a power unit and energy‑deployment package that is visibly superior to the rest of the field. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo looks back at some key learnings from Saturday's qualifying session.
The first qualifying session of the 2026 Formula 1 season has already delivered a striking storyline: Mercedes appear to have arrived with a power unit and energy‑deployment package that is visibly superior to the rest of the field. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo looks back at some key learnings from Saturday's qualifying session.
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Australian Grand Prix
8th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 0 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 0 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 0 |
| 4 | George Russell | 0 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 0 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 0 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 0 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 0 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 0 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 0 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
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