Thursday's press conference, with Eric Boullier, Ross Brawn, Paul Hembery, Adam Parr and Luis Perez Sala. read more »
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World champion Sebastian Vettel and Felipe Massa will remain as directors of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), AUTOSPORT can reveal, as Pedro de la Rosa was... read more »
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HRT's Luis Perez-Sala, Eric Boullier from Lotus, Merc's Ross Brawn and Adam Parr from Williams attended Friday's press conference in Melbourne... read more »
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Timo Glock: "I think it has been a difficult start to the weekend due to the weather conditions and we had to be a bit read more »
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Narain Karthikeyan: "Today we ran with a new car in mixed conditions, so tomorrow will be like starting all over again because it looks like read more »
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Paul di Resta: "Difficult to say too much about the first or second session because the conditions were so inconsistent with the rain showers. Even read more »
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Kimi Raikkonen: "We didn't really learn much from today due to the weather, but it's the same for everyone. We tried a different steering rack read more »
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Fernando Alonso: "It is always a pleasure to be back at a Grand Prix after the winter break: everyone is out on track together and read more »
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Michael Schumacher: "Today was a nice start into a hopefully exciting season, and certainly two promising sessions for us. However, I would not go so read more »
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Jenson Button: "Even though it doesn't mean too much, it's always nice to start the season with the quickest time of the day. Our car read more »
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Fernando Alonso feels he did his best in difficult conditions during opening practice for the Australian Grand Prix on Friday... read more »
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Red Bull Racing Mark Webber: “We did learn a little today – but after nine weeks of anxious waiting it was a shame with the weather. Mother Nature played a big role and it made... read more »
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Lotus F1 driver Kimi Räikkönen has conceded that his squad learned little in Melbourne on Friday, with changeable weather conditions affecting both 90-minute... read more »
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Felipe Massa described Friday's practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix as "a rather difficult first day back" read more »
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Williams and Pastor Maldonado have been sanctioned with a fine of 400 euros (£330) after the Venezuelan was caught speeding in the Albert Park pit lane on Friday. read more »
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It is "only Friday" as the saying goes, but everyone at Marussia couldn't help but feel rather positive as Timo ended his first day with a brand new car in 12th... read more »
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Charles Pic is optimistic he will be able to qualify for the Australian Grand Prix despite the lack of significant running on Friday. read more »
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Fernando Alonso is expecting no miracles from Ferrari on Saturday, predicting the team will be in a similar position to where it finished testing. Friday was a difficult start... read more »
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Mark Webber admitted it was frustrating that Friday's practice sessions were compromised by rain but says he feels "confident" in the RB8 read more »
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HRT was not surprised by its assortment of problems in Australian Grand Prix practice on Friday afternoon. After delaying scrutineering to finish assembling Pedro de la... 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 |