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F1MATHS: Race‑pace data from Melbourne reveals a clear front‑running quartet
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The race‑pace boxplot from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix paints a remarkably clear picture of the competitive order after the opening round of the season. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.
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F1MATHS: Telemetry shows where Mercedes' enormous advantage come from
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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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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen united in F1 criticism after Australian Grand Prix
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F1 'set to cancel' Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix
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F1 'set to cancel' Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix
F1 could be 'set to cancel' the upcoming Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix as Formula One Management and the FIA continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East.
The race‑pace boxplot from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix paints a remarkably clear picture of the competitive order after the opening round of the season. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.
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Sunday’s March 1 deadline locks in the foundations of the F1 2026 power units, but what exactly are manufacturers signing off? read more »
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Max Verstappen said he's "not having fun at all" driving Formula 1's controversial cars after crashing out of the season's first qualifying session read more »
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George Russell edges out teammate Kimi Antonelli as pre-season talk of Red Bull being the benchmark appears to have been pure BS. read more »
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We've still got work to do to improve the balance, but the car is responding well to changes. read more »
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Oscar Piastri sets the pace in today's second session, as the Mercedes pair hold off Ferrari's challenge. read more »
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Max Verstappen says he's "not having fun at all" with the new F1 2026 regulations... read more »
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George Russell claimed a dominant pole position at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as his team-mate Kimi Antonelli completed a front-row lockout for Mercedes. read more »
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We had a challenging day with Checo with two totally unrelated problems this afternoon. read more »
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The FIA have announced the stewards' verdict as to whether Lance Stroll can compete in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. read more »
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Fernando Alonso reckons Aston Martin must retire from the Australian Grand Prix the moment any slight issue appears to avoid compromising the forthcoming rounds in the 2026... read more »
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Russell owned qualifying in Melbourne, but Verstappen’s session ended in the barrier. read more »
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It has been a very tricky first Friday of the season. read more »
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Graining, a well-known phenomenon in Melbourne, appeared again this year across several sets of all three compounds selected for the weekend, generally proving more evident on... read more »
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The first race weekend with the new regs was always going to be a challenge and so it wasn't our smoothest day. read more »
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Australian Grand Prix
8th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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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