George Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping early challenge from Ferrari to finish... read more »
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Mercedes took a 1-2 in the Australian Grand Prix kickstarting Formula 1's new era, with polesitter George Russell winning from team-mate Kimi Antonelli as a poor strategy... read more »
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George Russell took a dominant pole position at Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix, with nobody competitive enough to challenge Mercedes in Melbourne.Russell topped all... 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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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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Energy management is at the centre of the Formula 1 2026 technical regulations. The decision to triple the power of the MGU-K compared to last year, but without the MGU-H and... read more »
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One aspect of Formula 1's 2026 regulations that has become increasingly evident through feedback from the engineers and drivers is the track-dependent nature of the new... read more »
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Formula 1's 2026 cars present a very different challenge to the drivers. Racing this year will not only rely on natural aptitude and reflex, but on mental acuity and... read more »
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George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title. read more »
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What we were doing for half a day in Bahrain, we've essentially got to do in two runs in FP1, that's the big challenge this year. read more »
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George Russell is "ready" to challenge for his first Formula 1 world title, according to Martin Brundle. read more »
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George Russell is "ready" to fight for a first F1 world championship in the 2026 season, says Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle. read more »
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Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters. read more »
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When previewing the 2026 F1 season a few weeks ago, Aston Martin's new power unit partnership with Honda was billed as a reason why they might be able to challenge for the... read more »
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Charles Leclerc has offered an honest early assessment of Formula 1's 2026 machinery, admitting the radically revised cars are not the most enjoyable he has ever driven -... read more »
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During Formula 1 winter testing in Bahrain, the focus - apart from the ongoing compression ratio discussion - has mainly been on energy management during the races. Achieving... read more »
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When you think of rain in F1, what do you picture? Spray flying up as a Ferrari takes Eau Rouge at nearly 200mph? Rivers running across the track at Interlagos after a storm... read more »
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Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has laid down the challenge to detractors of Mercedes' controversial F1 engine, telling them to "do something about it."... read more »
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Formula 1 is preparing for the most dramatic transformation of its power units since the introduction of the hybrid era in 2014. The regulations that will come into force in... read more »
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Since joining F1 as a 17-year-old rookie, Max Verstappen has been destined for greatness. Already the holder of just about every record imaginable, enjoy an hour and 10 minutes... read more »
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One of the biggest learning curves of the new Formula 1 regulations has been the increase and required management of electrical energy, an area where drivers could be exposed... read more »
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Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has revealed the 'biggest challenge' of the new 2026 regulation changes, hinting at a problem from the 1980s. read more »
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Mercedes driver George Russell has made it clear that he wants to challenge for the 2026 driver's title and face off against two F1 champions read more »
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An often overlooked change to the 2026 regulations is a significant push to increase safety, which has been an extreme challenge for the teams in terms of reducing weight and... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |