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F1 introduces 7 new rules for 2026 season including big qualifying shake-up

2026-03-06 20:00:00

The new Formula 1 season is ready to begin with some big changes coming for the 11 teams across the grid

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Lewis Hamilton's blunt exchange with Ferrari engineer speaks volumes about Brit

2026-03-06 19:26:11

Lewis Hamilton endured a nightmare debut campaign with Ferrari, but he has already laid down a marker with his engineer ahead of the 2026 campaign

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Lando Norris forces Max Verstappen into major decision as Red Bull star talks to

2026-03-06 19:00:00

Max Verstappen has been forced to talk to F1's governing body after reigning champion Norris' decision

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How to watch the Australian F1 Grand Prix: Friday

2026-03-06 18:06:27

The opening day of practice is in the books, and there's already plenty to talk about at Formula 1's 2026 season-opener in Australia. What sort of drama will qualifying deliver? Here's how and when to tune in to find out. (All times Eastern).8:10pm: Formula 1 Practice 3, – Apple TV10:10pm:...

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F1: Domenicali hits back at F1 2026 critics

2026-03-06 14:05:00

"It's wrong to talk bad," says F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali of those criticising the new formula.

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What F1 are planning with two Grands Prix if Middle East conflict forces them to

2026-03-06 13:41:52

Formula One will make a decision by March 20 on the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, with reports claiming the races will not be replaced if cancelled

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F1: Aston Martin... running on almost empty

2026-03-06 13:35:00

A lack of batteries is the latest disaster to hit Aston Martin, as Adrian Newey begins to show the strain.

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Vibrations shaking the Aston Martin/Honda relationship

2026-03-06 13:30:13

The situation was clearly not good at Aston Martin heading into 2026, but just how not good became truly evident on the opening days of track running in Melbourne.

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Pace-setter Piastri expects field ‘to find a big step overnight’

2026-03-06 13:04:47

Despite having set the pace in FP2, McLaren's Oscar Piastri says the competitive order at the Australian Grand Prix could change with big gains being made overnight.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: FIA Team Representatives Press Conference

2026-03-06 12:11:00

Today's team representatives press conference with Toto Wolff, Adrian Newey and Graeme Lowdon.

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Donald Trump-supporting F1 pundit breaks silence after being let go by Sky Sport

2026-03-06 12:04:01

Former IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has spoken about her exit from Sky Sports' F1 coverage after five years ahead of the new season

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F1: A reprimand and a warning for Russell

2026-03-06 09:42:00

George Russell has been handed a reprimand and given a warning following two separate incidents in FP2.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Audi

2026-03-06 08:55:00

It was a positive first day, although there is still a lot of work ahead of us.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Mercedes

2026-03-06 08:47:00

Overall the day finished in a decent place, but our first session was very messy.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Red Bull

2026-03-06 08:41:00

It's difficult to say who will be up at the front tomorrow and it is not in our control what others do. All we can do is get the best out of our car and see where we end up.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Cadillac

2026-03-06 08:40:00

We had a challenging day with Checo with two totally unrelated problems this afternoon.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli

2026-03-06 08:32:00

Graining, a well-known phenomenon in Melbourne, appeared again this year across several sets of all three compounds selected for the weekend, generally proving more evident on the front axle.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Alpine

2026-03-06 08:16:00

It has been a very tricky first Friday of the season.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Racing Bulls

2026-03-06 08:02:00

We've still got work to do to improve the balance, but the car is responding well to changes.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Haas

2026-03-06 07:59:00

Operationally we were far from where we need to be, so we just really need to simplify everything, focus and prioritize.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - McLaren

2026-03-06 07:42:00

A positive day overall, with some trickier moments, but lots of learning across all aspects of these new regulation cars.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Ferrari

2026-03-06 07:41:00

It's been a really good day.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Williams

2026-03-06 07:16:00

The first race weekend with the new regs was always going to be a challenge and so it wasn't our smoothest day.

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F1: Piastri edges out Mercedes and Ferrari in FP2

2026-03-06 06:18:00

Oscar Piastri sets the pace in today's second session, as the Mercedes pair hold off Ferrari's challenge.

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Piastri tops second Australian Grand Prix practice as Mercedes teams surge forwa

2026-03-06 06:08:54

Oscar Piastri has ended Friday practice at his home Australian Grand Prix with the fastest time as the Mercedes-engined cars surged back into contention.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times

2026-03-06 06:06:00

Times from today's second free practice session for the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix.

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Alonso in 'hard mental place', says Newey

2026-03-06 05:21:52

Aston Martin's dire start to the season has left Fernando Alonso in a "hard mental place", says team principal Adrian Newey.

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Bahrain and Saudi F1 races unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

2026-03-06 04:31:04

Formula 1 is unlikely to replace the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if the pair are cancelled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, RACER understands.Military action launched by the United States and Israel last week has sparked retaliatory strikes from Iran, with countries including Bahrain,...

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F1: Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice

2026-03-06 02:49:00

Charles Leclerc sets the early pace in Melbourne as Audi impresses, Norris suffers gearbox issue and Aston Martin encounter engine problems.

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Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Melbourne practice

2026-03-06 02:47:33

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton set the fastest times in opening practice at the Australian Grand Prix.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: Friday Free 1 - Times

2026-03-06 02:40:00

Times from today's opening free practice session for the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix.

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Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in opening Australian GP practice

2026-03-06 02:31:57

Charles Leclerc led teammate Lewis Hamilton for a Ferrari one-two in the opening practice session of the 2026 season at the Australian Grand Prix.

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What's the secret to a perfect lap at Albert Park? We'll get back to you on that

2026-03-05 21:56:43

Last season we ran a series of F1 track guides courtesy of drivers and engineers who would talk us round a lap of each venue. Arriving at Albert Park of the season-opening race of 2026, the scenario is a little different for the teams due to brand-new regulations that leave...

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F1: Hamilton gets political

2026-03-05 17:03:00

Lewis Hamilton calls on French, Spanish, Portuguese and British to get out of Africa as he seeks the return of F1 to the continent.

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How to watch Formula 1’s Australian GP on Apple TV

2026-03-05 16:34:43

As the new exclusive U.S. home of 1, Apple TV is the place to watch every Grand Prix live and on demand.

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Hamilton eager to launch redemption tour in year two with Ferrari

2026-03-05 14:14:55

Lewis Hamilton says he lost sight of himself during his first year at Ferrari and is arriving at the Australian Grand Prix targeting wins in 2026 after “rediscovering” himself over the winter.

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F1 is back so make sure you don't miss a thing with our free enhanced coverage

2026-03-05 13:40:38

Lando Norris is the defending champion, George Russell is the pre-season favourite and Lewis Hamilton is back in the groove, and there are still so many other gripping storylines besides

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Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines

2026-03-05 12:55:12

The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

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F1 races 'under cancellation threat' as deadline for decision revealed

2026-03-05 12:43:01

As the conflict between the USA, Israel and Iran continues to destabilise the Middle East, F1 appear to be putting in some contingency plans

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F1: It's Lewis Hamilton 2.0

2026-03-05 12:04:00

"That person's gone. You won't see that person again," insists Lewis Hamilton ahead of make or break season.

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F1: Verstappen laughs off FIA's call for feedback

2026-03-05 11:30:00

"It's a bit late for that," laughs Max Verstappen in response to the FIA's request for driver feedback on 2026 cars.

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Lewis Hamilton calls on African people to 'take countries back' from likes of th

2026-03-05 11:09:37

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has spoken about the prospect of Formula 1 heading to Africa, and the seven-time world champion wants to see the continent break free from its colonisers

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F1: Chequered Flag

2026-03-05 10:09:00

Harry, Jennie and Andrew are in Melbourne to look ahead to the first race of the season.

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Why has Turn Six at Australian GP been renamed?

2026-03-05 09:21:21

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Turn Six at the Australian Grand Prix has been renamed.

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F1: Australian Grand Prix: FIA Drivers Press Conference

2026-03-05 09:10:00

Today's press conference with Nico Hulkenberg, Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, Arvid Lindblad, Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton.

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F1: Bottas grid penalty dropped

2026-03-05 08:41:00

Valtteri Bottas will not have to serve the 5-place grid drop meted out to him in Abu Dhabi 2024.

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F1: Newey admits risk of nerve damage to Aston Martin drivers

2026-03-05 08:15:00

The vibration issue that compromised Aston Martin's pre-season testing could cause nerve damage to drivers warns Adrian Newey.

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Hamilton wants African grand prix before retiring

2026-03-05 07:36:57

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa.

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From gaming to racing on F1 weekends - McLaughlin's journey

2026-03-05 07:27:10

From gaming in his bedroom to Formula 1 weekends, Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne.

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F1 races in Bahrain & Saudi Arabia under threat

2026-03-05 07:23:50

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Honda engines risk nerve damage to drivers - Newey

2026-03-05 07:15:03

Lance Stroll says he cannot do more than 15 laps before risking nerve damage to his hands, according to Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey.

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F1 calendar changes for 2026 as three locations added and Qatar misses out

2026-03-05 07:15:00

The new F1 season is set to start this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix

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Aston Martin likely to run limited laps in Australian GP out of concern for driv

2026-03-05 00:45:17

Aston Martin says it is likely to limited the number of laps it runs in the Australian Grand Prix due to vibrations creating a risk of permanent nerve damage for its drivers.

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