Charles Leclerc finished P4 as the first Qualifying session of the season got underway at the 2026 F1 Australian GP. While it provided some chaos, the Ferrari man kept his head down and stayed focused. With a lap time of 1:19.327, the gap to polesitter George Russell was 0.809s — a significant margin that would…
Gabriel Bortoleto qualified an impressive 10th in Audi’s first ever F1 qualifying session at the 2026 Australian GP, but the Brazilian felt he could’ve achieved more if his car hadn’t failed late on in Q2, which prevented him from taking part in Q3. Bortoleto’s R26 came to a halt in the pit entry, as he…
Lando Norris cut a frustrated figure after a difficult Qualifying session at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, as the reigning World Champion could only manage 5th on the grid while Mercedes locked out the front row. A Session to Forget It was a tough afternoon for Norris and McLaren. After a challenging Friday, the Briton…
After a strong start to the 2026 F1 Australian GP, with promising Free Practice results, Lewis Hamilton couldn’t carry his momentum into qualifying, with power issues dropping him to P7. The Ferrari driver’s qualifying session faded in Q2, despite having secured an initial fastest time on medium tyres before taking P3 in Q1. Although a…
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 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…
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…
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 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 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…
