Starting from fourth (Kevin) and 10th (Jenson), both drivers began the race on Pirelli's Option tyre; Kevin stayed fourth in the opening laps despite a scary sideways... read more »
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The Red Bull Formula 1 team has no doubts that its fuel flow rate was within the maximum limits laid down by the FIA, despite its exclusion from the Australian Grand Prix read more »
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Lotus was encouraged by the amount of running it managed to achieve in the Australian Grand Prix despite neither driver finishing the race read more »
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Lotus is heading in the right direction following the Australian Grand Prix according to Romain Grosjean, despite both cars retiring from the 2014 Formula 1 curtain-raiser read more »
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Lotus driver Romain Grosjean says that the team can take positives from the Australian Grand Prix despite suffering a double retirement. Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado raced... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas admits that he is mad with himself despite finishing a career best sixth in the Australian Grand Prix. Bottas was hounding Ferrari's Fernando Alonso when... read more »
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The FIA has given Pastor Maldonado permission to start the Australian Grand Prix, despite the Lotus driver failing to set a time. The Venezuelan suffered numerous issues on... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado has been cleared to start the Australian Grand Prix despite not setting a time in qualifying and believes he can score points if he finishes the F1... read more »
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Renault's Rob White says the engine manufacturer is "not in good shape to win a race in Australia tomorrow afternoon" despite obvious progress with Red... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado has been cleared to race in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, despite failing to meet the 107 per cent rule in qualifying. read more »
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British racer Max Chilton says he is pleased with his performance during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix after narrowly missing out on progression through to the... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas admitted disappointment after qualifying in tenth place for the Australian Grand Prix. Despite making it through to Q3 for only the third time in his career,... read more »
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Toro Rosso racer Daniil Kvyat expressed his elation after setting the eighth fastest time during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. The 19 year old Russian progressed... read more »
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Despite missing out on pole position, Mercedes's Nico Rosberg is remaining confident over his chances in the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Jean-Éric Vergne says he is not surprised by Toro Rosso's double top ten result in Australian Grand Prix qualifying, explaining that he maintained belief in... read more »
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Despite missing out on a front wrong grid slot in Melbourne, Nico Rosberg reckons he didn't do much wrong - but he also didn't get it all right... read more »
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Red Bull appeared to be running an illegal car during practice one and two for the Australian Grand Prix. However it turns out that they've come up with an ingenious... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton says that the first day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix was positive, despite missing out on a session due to a sensor calibration issue. Hamilton... read more »
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Nico Rosberg joins Lewis Hamilton in proving Mercedes' strong pace in Australia, but admits there are other concerns to distract him... read more »
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Jenson Button says McLaren is "not quick enough right now" despite looking competitive during Friday practice in Melbourne read more »
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Fernando Alonso feels F1 is still in the dark over the pecking order despite putting in the laps on Friday... read more »
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Fernando Alonso puts Ferrari into the mix on the opening day of the Australian Grand Prix, setting the third quickest time behind Mercedes. read more »
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Kamui Kobayashi was disappointed after completing just one lap in Melbourne on Friday despite having reliability during pre-season testing... read more »
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Caterham duo Marcus Ericsson and Kamui Kobyashi remain confident despite a dismal start to proceedings in Australia. Technical issues with the CT05 restricted both drivers to... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton emerged atop of the timesheet during second practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon. The Briton clocked a best time of 1:29.625, leading his... read more »
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 |
