Formula 1

Overtaking statistics - like the ones F1 proudly touted after the F1 2026 season opener - are to be handled with the utmost caution

Lego helmets, cricket collaborations and hectic home race events – here are the 2026 Australian Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.

Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the second Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Shanghai International Circuit in China.

George Russell got his 2026 Championship charge off to the perfect possible start with victory in Melbourne, but Kimi Antonelli ran him close and Ferrari were also in the mix.

There were 120 overtakes during the 2026 Australian F1 GP. In 2025? Less than half.

Super clipping won't be as prominent at other circuits on the calendar, but it likely won't be eliminated entirely without significant rules changes.

George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One's new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia's season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn't stop.

Mercedes' George Russell has won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home for the team's 61st one-two result and first since 2024's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Lando Norris fears Formula One is on the brink of a "horrible" accident which could put both drivers and spectators at risk.

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

A two-year-old rivalry between Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez was rekindled at the Australian Grand Prix after the pair found themselves fighting for position at the season opener.

Charles Leclerc downplayed suggestions Ferrari's strategy cost him victory at the opening round of the 2026 season in Australia

Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli escaped from an early battle with the Ferraris to start Formula 1's new rules era with a Mercedes 1-2

Oscar Piastri felt "shocked and surprised" as he crashed out of the Australian Grand Prix before the start of the 2026 Formula 1 opener