Pit Debrief

Joshua Dürksen wins the 2026 F2 Australian GP Sprint Race in Melbourne, discussing overtakes, tyre strategy and championship hopes.

Dürksen confident after F2 Sprint Race win at Australian GP: “It’s just the best way to start the season”

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

Joshua Dürksen began the 2026 F2 season with a statement performance in the Sprint Race at the Australian GP in Melbourne. The Invicta Racing driver delivered a controlled and confident display, combining decisive overtaking with strong tyre management to secure the first victory of the campaign. Starting from the front row of the reverse grid,…

Liam Lawson from Racing Bulls during the F1 2026 Australia GP qualifying

Lawson on unexpected P8 for Racing Bulls in 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying

Chiara Perin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Liam Lawson qualified P8 with a lap time of 1:19.994 at the season-opener in Albert Park Circuit at the 2026 F1 Australian GP. Both Racing Bulls drivers managed to get into Q3, with the New Zealander ending one step ahead of his new teammate, Arvid Lindblad. This came after the Brit was faster throughout practice…

Otmar Szafnauer praises Melbourne F3 Sprint Race one-two for VAR and urges the team to turn podium finishes into a regular target in 2026.

“Your objective needs to be the podium every time” – Szafnauer after VAR 1–2 in Melbourne F3 Sprint Race

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing CEO and Managing Partner Otmar Szafnauer praised his team after their dominant one-two finish in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. However, he also urged the team to convert the early success into consistent podium finishes throughout the 2026 season. Strong pace delivers one-two Sprint Race finish for VAR…

Deligny delivered an impressive F3 debut, claiming P2 in a shortened Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP, alongside teammate del Pino in P1.

Deligny hits the ground running with P2 on F3 debut in 2026 Australian GP Sprint Race

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Van Amersfoort Racing’s Enzo Deligny delivered an impressive Formula 3 debut, claiming P2 in a shortened Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP, part of a stunning one-two finish for VAR alongside teammate Bruno del Pino. A Dream Start to the Season When the lights went out at Albert Park, del Pino and Deligny stormed…

Brando Badoer reflects on his podium in the shortened 2026 F3 Australian GP Sprint Race, discussing his start, red flag reaction and season goals.

“A good start” – Badoer on maiden F3 podium after P3 in Australian GP Sprint Race

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Brando Badoer opened his 2026 F3 campaign with a podium finish in the Sprint Race at the Australian GP. The Rodin Motorsport driver secured third place after a strong opening lap before the race ended early due to a red flag. Van Amersfoort Racing drivers Bruno del Pino and Enzo Deligny claimed a dominant one-two…

Oscar Piastri in the McLaren garage ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying

Piastri reveals 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying was a “massive challenge”

Doris Ivandic1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Oscar Piastri concluded the 2026 F1 Australian GP Qualifying with a P5 result. In contrast to McLaren’s dominance last season, the Formula 1 2026 season starts with Mercedes on top. On a positive note, he beat teammate Lando Norris. Throughout the weekend he has had an edge. After the first Formula 1 qualifying of the…

Bruno del Pino secured his first FIA F3 Sprint Race victory in the 2026 Australian GP, starting his season with VAR on a high note.

Del Pino secures maiden F3 win, leads VAR 1-2 finish in 2026 Australian GP Sprint Race

Shania Wallage1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

Bruno del Pino made the perfect start to his 2026 FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship campaign, converting starting from P1 into victory in the Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver made a strong start and quickly built a comfortable advantage before officials red-flagged the race and ultimately ended it…

Sharp received a 10-second penalty after colliding with PREMA teammate Wharton during the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian GP

Sharp penalised as PREMA teammates collide in F3 Australian GP Sprint Race

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Louis Sharp received a post-race penalty following the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race at the Australian Grand Prix after a collision that eliminated both PREMA Racing drivers from the contest. The New Zealander made contact with teammate James Wharton at Turn 5 while the pair battled for position during the race at Albert Park. The…

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar parking at the third spot at the 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying in Albert Park

Hadjar on stellar P3 for Red Bull in 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying

Rohit Bhaskar1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Isack Hadjar speaks after his impressive P3 debut with Red Bull at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, delivering one of the standout performances of qualifying at Albert Park. The 20-year-old Frenchman, promoted to Oracle Red Bull Racing for the 2026 season, placed third on the grid, outpacing the Ferraris and McLarens. George Russell took pole…

Antonelli 2026 F1 Australian GP Qualifying

Antonelli fights back from FP3 crash to secure P2 in 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying

Antonina Jaromin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Kimi Antonelli begins his 2026 F1 season with a strong P2 qualifying result in a Mercedes front-row lockout for the Australian GP. The Italian’s weekend began with promise as he improved across FP1 and FP2, going from P8 to P2. Later, FP3 saw him claim P7, although he suffered a major crash that brought out…