The first F1 Sprint race of the 2026 season takes place on Saturday (March 14) at the Chinese Grand Prix and the grid and starting order is now confirmed. read more »
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Kimi Antonelli keeps front-row start for Chinese GP sprint race. read more »
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For any other Formula 1 team, having both cars qualify over four seconds off pole position for the season opener would be shaming. But for Cadillac, simply being there at all... read more »
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The grid is decided for the first F1 Sprint of the season - catch up on all the action from the Shanghai International Circuit. For more F1® videos, visit:... read more »
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Max Verstappen complained Red Bull "never had anything this bad" after labouring to eighth on the grid for China's sprint race. read more »
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The starting grid for the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint read more »
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George Russell dominated Sprint Qualifying to take pole position for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix, as the threat of grid penalties loomed over Mercedes. The post F1 2026 Chinese... read more »
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When his Racing Bulls car failed to make a clean getaway from eighth on the grid in the Australian Grand Prix last weekend, Liam Lawson was expecting the worst, as Franco... read more »
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Hear the latest from the F1 grid as they look ahead to round two, and the first F1 Sprint weekend in Shanghai. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our... read more »
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The newest team in Formula 1 are here to compete. Cadillac have earned the respect of their rivals. Now they’re pushing to get faster. CEO Dan Towriss takes Tom Clarkson back... read more »
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BYD has expressed an interest in joining the F1 grid. read more »
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Reverberations from the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will continue to be felt across the grid and the wider F1 fandom. The post Motorsport Week's F1 2025 Australian GP... read more »
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From a car that almost didn’t make the grid to a team preparing for its 1,000th start. We're looking back at the moments and memories which have made McLaren Racing as we... read more »
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There was great anticipation surrounding the start of the first Formula 1 race of the season: not only to understand the true competitive order, but also to observe how the... read more »
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Audi was one of two new teams debuting on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix, alongside Cadillac. While the latter struggled, Audi impressed with top 10 pace in qualifying... read more »
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The chequered flag has been waved over the first race of the 2026 F1 season, the verdict is in and most of the grid are unhappy. read more »
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Hear from the grid as they share their thoughts on the the opening race of the season in Australia. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our store:... read more »
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Max Verstappen remains unconvinced by Formula 1's new regulations despite a gripping first race in which he rocketed from 20th on the grid to sixth at the finish read more »
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Oscar Piastri has apologised to his fans after crashing out of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix on his way to the grid. Half a million fans descended on Albert Park in... read more »
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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri was "shocked and surprised" by his pre-race crash that left him unable to take the start of Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as he... read more »
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Local hero Oscar Piastri crashed out on the way to the grid at his home race, the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Oscar Piastri was unable to start the Australian Grand Prix after crashing his McLaren on his way to the grid of his home race. read more »
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Oscar Piastri is out of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, after crashing on his out lap on the way to the grid. The post Oscar Piastri out of F1 Australian GP after pre-race... read more »
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Piastri crashed on his way to the grid at the Formula 1 season opening Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Oscar Piastri will not take part in his Australian Grand Prix home race after crashing his McLaren Formula 1 car on his lap to the grid.Some 40 minutes before the race Piastri... 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 |
