At Suzuka, the yo-yo effect was slightly less extreme than during the season opener in Melbourne, although the overall picture still did not satisfy all of the drivers. Lando... read more »
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During the opening weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season, much of the media attention was on the number of batteries that Honda had to its disposal in Melbourne.But that Friday,... read more »
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During Formula 1 qualifying at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, drivers will now only be allowed to harvest eight megajoules of energy, whereas that limit had initially been set at... read more »
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@NorthBorders tackles a photography challenge against the backdrop of our Garage Sessions in Melbourne. Tune in and see if you can spot a familiar Formula One face ? Follow us... read more »
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The 1995 Albert Park pits will be demolished next week as Melbourne prepares its priciest Formula 1 facility ever, combining next-gen race infrastructure with community sports... read more »
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The first two races of the Formula 1 season have revealed an under-the-radar trend, one that offers a clearer picture of what had been hinted at in the Bahrain tests and of... read more »
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Melbourne, Australia. Kimi Antonelli has arranged to meet us at an Italian restaurant that has become a hotspot for F1's ample Italian-speaking community. At the next... read more »
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Following their dominant showing at Melbourne seven days ago, Mercedes ended Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix with both satisfaction and a sense of unfinished business, as... read more »
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Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix delivered a slightly more condensed sessions than what the opening qualifying in Melbourne showed just seven days ago, with the field... read more »
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George Russell extends his championship lead after winning a Sprint every bit as frantic as the season opener in Melbourne. read more »
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George Russell claimed victory in an eventful Formula 1 sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap.As seen in... read more »
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It's the first Sprint of the year, and we expected a huge challenge, but we've really stepped up operationally compared to Melbourne. read more »
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Tough day, which isn't a surprise after Melbourne, but doesn't hurt any less as a result. read more »
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While many drivers complained in the Melbourne paddock about "yo-yo racing" and overtaking that was, according to Lando Norris, "way too artificial",... read more »
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Mercedes' George Russell held an advantage of well over half a second to the next quickest Formula 1 team - the McLaren of Lando Norris - in sprint qualifying at the... read more »
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George Russell has taken pole for the sprint race of Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix, leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli for a Mercedes 1-2.Like he did in Melbourne, Russell... read more »
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It is difficult to delve too deeply into the biggest losers after the first Formula 1 race of the season in Melbourne (Aston Martin and its Honda power unit woes aside), but if... read more »
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Team Principal James Vowles reveals the learnings we took away from the first race of the F1 2026 season at the Australian Grand Prix and answers some of your burning... read more »
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Check out the Top 10 Onboards from the Australian Grand Prix as we were treated to an action-packed weekend in Melbourne. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com... read more »
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Aston Martin's Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack has admitted that the team's communications at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix were a 'mess'... read more »
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Pre-race predictions were confirmed at the 2026 Formula 1 opener in Melbourne. Mercedes appears to have made a significant step forward compared to the competition, with rivals... read more »
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On this day [March 10] in 1996, the first Australian Grand Prix to be staged in Melbourne took place, and set the tone for a further 30 years of F1 action in the city. The post... read more »
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The 2026 F1 season will be full of little buzzwords commentators such as David Croft will bring up time-and-time again, the most recent of which emerged in Melbourne.... read more »
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Despite their absolutely dominant display at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes encountered a few reliability issues in Melbourne which forced them to carry out... read more »
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It was a wild, unpredictable, and occasionally scary adventure in Melbourne for the first Grand Prix of this new era of cars. I enjoyed it and there were so many stories to tell. 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 |
