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Max Verstappen's latest F1 retirement claim as Red Bull dream explained after Me
2026-03-07 14:30:58
Max Verstappen has opened up about his F1 future and loyalty to Red Bull, discussing retirement plans and his promise to the late co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz
F1: Rivals call out Mercedes BS
2026-03-07 14:22:00
Lewis Hamilton leads the way as rivals accuse Mercedes of sandbagging and underplaying significance of compression ratio advantage.
F1: Norris and Verstappen remain critical of 2026 cars
2026-03-07 13:50:00
Having clearly not received the memo from Stefano Domenicali, world champions Max Verstappen and Lando Norris remain unimpressed by the new generation of cars.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Post Qualifying press conference
2026-03-07 13:20:00
Today's post-qualifying press conference with George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar.
Driver dissent surges after power unit struggles in Australian GP qualifying
2026-03-07 12:41:51
Drivers are down – and not just on power – after sampling the latest breed of F1 cars in qualifying for the first time.
'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'
2026-03-07 10:15:20
George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was not so happy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying.
F1: Chequered Flag
2026-03-07 10:07:00
Harry, Jennie and Marc look back at qualifying from Melbourne
Stroll permitted to start Australian Grand Prix despite not meeting 107% rule
2026-03-07 09:15:09
Despite not setting a fast enough lap time to meet the 107% rule all weekend, Lance Stroll has been granted permission to race in the Australian Grand Prix.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Audi
2026-03-07 09:04:00
It was a tremendously encouraging qualifying session for the team, and seeing Gabi reach Q3 is a special moment for everyone involved.
Russell surprised by how much rivals showed in testing after dominating Melbourn
2026-03-07 08:55:05
While many expect teams to keep their cards close to their chest in testing, George Russell is surprised that Mercedes' rivals seemingly showed their hands before the first race of the season.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Red Bull
2026-03-07 08:55:00
What happened to Max is obviously very unfortunate and the most important thing is that he is okay. At the moment we are still trying to fully understand what happened.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Cadillac
2026-03-07 08:38:00
We have said all along that we would measure ourselves by how we execute and operate as a team and we did that really well today.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli
2026-03-07 08:33:00
Based on performance analysis and the condition of the sets at the end of the sessions, all three compounds could play a role in tomorrow's race strategies.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - McLaren
2026-03-07 08:27:00
The main takeaway from today is that we need to do some work to generate more power and extract more performance from the power unit.
F1: Mercedes fined
2026-03-07 08:26:00
Mercedes has been fined 7,500 for releasing Kimi Antonelli's car in an unsafe condition.
Australian GP qualifying result as Max Verstappen crashes and Mercedes star face
2026-03-07 08:20:16
George Russell took pole position for the Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed out in Q1, while the Brit's Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli could be in line for a grid penalty
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Ferrari
2026-03-07 08:15:00
What is clear is that today the gap to Mercedes is significant and we will have to make progress to get closer to them.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Mercedes
2026-03-07 08:14:00
Whilst we are very happy with today's performance, it is only Qualifying and the first race of the season.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Alpine
2026-03-07 08:13:00
Clearly, it's not the start to the season we wanted or expected.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Racing Bulls
2026-03-07 08:10:00
An excellent day for VCARB and Red Bull Ford Powertrains.
'Huge potential' in Aston Martin, says Alonso
2026-03-07 08:07:50
Fernando Alonso says there is "huge potential" in the Aston Martin car after qualifying 17th at the Australian Grand Prix.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Haas
2026-03-07 07:24:00
We had the chance to get into Q3 for sure, and it's really nice that we're very close to the top of the midfield, that's where we want to be.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Williams
2026-03-07 07:17:00
We know we are on the back foot and our winter has been difficult but we have a clear understanding of where we need to improve.
'The formula is just not correct' - Verstappen maintains stance on new F1 cars f
2026-03-07 07:14:14
Max Verstappen once again voiced criticism of Formula 1's new cars after qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Aston Martin
2026-03-07 06:57:00
Fernando qualified in P17 - just missing out on Q2 - and it is clear there is lots of hard work ahead of us.
Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
2026-03-07 06:56:45
George Russell takes an imposing pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed.
F1: Mercedes Melbourne masterclass
2026-03-07 06:43:00
George Russell edges out teammate Kimi Antonelli as pre-season talk of Red Bull being the benchmark appears to have been pure BS.
Russell leads Mercedes one-two in Australian Grand Prix qualifying as Verstappen
2026-03-07 06:28:38
Mercedes dominated the first qualifying of F1's new season and new regulation era in Melbourne.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying - Times
2026-03-07 06:24:00
Times from today's qualifying session for the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix.
F1 predictions: Lewis Hamilton gets grave reality check as pundits pick 2026 wor
2026-03-07 05:00:00
Several F1 pundits have shared their thoughts ahead of the new F1 season beginning at the Australian Grand Prix
F1: The FIA does a U-turn... but don't panic
2026-03-07 03:38:00
Teams objections cause FIA to change stance after seeking to remove straight mode zone with just hours notice.
F1: Mercedes unleashed in final practice
2026-03-07 03:10:00
A mixed FP3 for Mercedes as George Russell leaves rivals for dust and teammate Kimi Antonelli crashes out.
Russell rules final free practice after Antonelli crash
2026-03-07 03:07:20
Russell was 0.616s clear of Hamilton, who pipped teammate Leclerc to second place in the final minutes of the session.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Saturday Free - Times
2026-03-07 03:00:00
Times from the final free practice session for the Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix.
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
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
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
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:...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
F1: Chequered Flag
2026-03-06 10:35:00
The team reflect on the first day of on-track action in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F1: Australian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Ferrari
2026-03-06 07:41:00
It's been a really good day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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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