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F1MATHS: Telemetry shows where Mercedes' enormous advantage come from
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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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Times from today's second free practice session for the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Aston Martin are down to two batteries for the entire race weekend, with their cars potentially about to miss the season-opening grand prix. read more »
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Aston Martin boss Adrian Newey watched on from the garage during the Australian Grand Prix as Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both carried out the unusual move of reviving... read more »
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George Russell takes an imposing pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed. read more »
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F1 legend Lewis Hamilton wasted no time in questioning Ferrari's strategy, or lack thereof, after the Scuderia made a questionable decision at the season-opening... read more »
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Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll has provided an update over his physical wellbeing in Melbourne having failed to complete the full 58 laps of this weekend's Australian... read more »
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The first race of the 2026 F1 season, complete with those controversial new regulations, is in the books and the final results for the Australian Grand Prix has been confirmed... read more »
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Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton took advantage of a significant boost after lights out at the first race of the 2026 championship following a crash that no one saw coming... read more »
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It's a nice, easy media thing to write a 'winners and losers' column after a sporting event, because people like to read them (we do as well! That's how we... read more »
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Felipe Massa's legal case against the FIA, Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One Management is still ongoing, but the Brazilian has secured a small win. read more »
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Aston Martin have released a statement explaining their hokey cokey-esque afternoon at the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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"I think everyone knows what the issues are. It's just the fact it's a 50/50 split just doesn't work." read more »
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George Russell didn’t mince his words when explaining Mercedes’ huge qualifying advantage. read more »
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Honda F1 chief Shintaro Orihara has issued a strong statement following a difficult weekend for Aston Martin at the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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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