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China sprint race presents 'huge challenge' in F1's new era
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (606+ words) Shanghai (AFP) " Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very different test to Melbourne, where George Russell led home a Mercedes one-two. Issued on: 11/03/2026 - 03:11 The Silver Arrows…...
Mercedes set gold standard at Australian GP but new F1 rules 'suck"
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (701+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " George Russell claimed victory at the Australian Grand Prix to open the season with a bang as Mercedes showed they are clear early pacesetters under sweeping new regulations. Issued on: 09/03/2026 - 02:37 AFP Sport looks at what we learned from…...
Russell takes pop at rival Norris over 'worst F1 cars' claim
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (420+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " George Russell said Sunday that fellow Briton Lando Norris would not be complaining if he was winning after the world champion lashed out at new rules that have shaken up Formula One. Issued on: 08/03/2026 - 09:31 McLaren's Norris launched a…...
Leclerc 'positively surprised' by Ferrari but says more work needed
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (291+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " Charles Leclerc said he was "positively surprised" by Ferrari's performance after coming third in Sunday's season-opener in Melbourne but admitted a lot of work was needed to reel in Mercedes. Issued on: 08/03/2026 - 08:57 The Monaco driver started fourth on…...
Russell warns that Mercedes must raise game despite Australia 1-2
3+ day, 3+ min ago (404+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " A jubilant George Russell said it had been "a long time coming" to have a competitive car after winning the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, but cautioned that Mercedes still need to raise their game. Issued on: 08/03/2026 - 08:31 The…...
Dominant Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (672+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " George Russell kept his cool to win a frantic season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday from Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli after a thrilling battle with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Issued on: 08/03/2026 - 06:55 The pole-sitting Briton took the chequered flag by…...
Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP as Verstappen crashes
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (637+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " George Russell powered to pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, but there was disaster for Max Verstappen as he crashed out. Issued on: 07/03/2026 - 08:03Modified: 07/03/2026 - 10:57 On a fine day at…...
Hamilton says 'not where we wanted or expected' for Australian GP
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (324+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " Disappointed seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he was not where he expected to be after coming seventh on Saturday in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Issued on: 07/03/2026 - 09:49 The Briton had been fast all weekend in his Ferrari but…...
Russell tops final practice in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (417+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " George Russell outpaced Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in an eventful third and final practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday that saw his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli crash heavily. Issued on: 07/03/2026 - 04:23 Russell, tipped as the pre-season favourite,…...
Home hero Piastri edges Antonelli in second Australian GP practice
5+ day, 17+ min ago (649+ words) Melbourne (AFP) " McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second practice for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Friday as drivers grappled with sweeping new engine changes. Issued on: 06/03/2026 - 09:17 The Australian sent 125,000 fans…...