Pit Debrief

Théophile Naël reflects on a tense F3 Qualifying at Australian GP after securing his first pole position with a late lap for Campos Racing.

“It was really stressful until the last lap”— Naël secures F3 pole after late turnaround at 2026 Australian GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Campos Racing driver Théophile Naël delivered a standout performance during Qualifying at the 2026 F3 Australian Grand Prix, securing his first pole position in the championship. The French driver produced a decisive lap of 1:34.187 at Albert Park to edge teammate Ugo Ugochukwu by just 0.021 seconds, sealing a front-row lockout for the Spanish squad….

Mari Boya will start both Melbourne F2 races from the back after losing his fastest Qualifying lap for causing a Red Flag on opening day of Australian GP.

Boya to start both F2 races from the back of the grid after causing Qualifying red flag at 2026 Australian GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

PREMA Racing’s Mari Boya will start both the F2 Sprint and Feature Races at the 2026 Australian GP from the back of the grid after stewards stripped him of his lap time for causing a Red Flag during Qualifying. During the opening ten minutes of the session, Boya lost control of his car at the…

Dino Beganovic takes pole in F2 Qualifying at 2026 Australian GP

F2 | 2026 Australian GP | Qualifying results

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

DAMS Lucas Oil’s Dino Beganovic claimed pole position in the disrupted 2026 F2 Australian GP Qualifying session, beating Martinius Stenshorne and Alex Dunne, who took P2 and P3 respectively. Qualifying commenced with a busy track and rising temperatures. MP Motorsport’s Gabriele Minì initially set a 1:32.199, but Dino Beganovic quickly leapfrogged him with a 1:29.953,…

Ugo Ugochukwu secures P2 while Théophile Naël takes pole in a dramatic F3 Qualifying session at the 2026 Australian GP.

F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Qualifying results

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Campos Racing’s Théophile Naël topped the timesheets in the opening F3 Qualifying session for the 2026 Australian GP, beating teammate Ugo Ugochukwu, who dominated the earlier Free Practice. The session began with 28 of the 30 drivers taking to the track, but Fernando Barrichello and Yevan David opted for a later start. MP Motorsport’s Tuukka…

Ugo Ugochukwu leads 2026 Australian GP F2 Free Practice for Campos Racing and feels confident about securing pole in Qualifying.

Ugochukwu confident after topping F3 Free Practice at 2026 Australian GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Ugo Ugochukwu delivered an impressive performance in the opening Free Practice session of the 2026 F2 season at the Australian GP, setting the fastest lap of the day with a 1:34.607. The Campos Racing driver finished well clear of his nearest rival, Rodin Motorsport’s Brando Badoer, establishing himself as a contender for pole position ahead…

Max Verstappen heads into the 2026 Australian GP unable to predict Red Bull’s true pace, despite being “positively surprised” during testing

Verstappen makes no predictions about Red Bull’s chances heading into the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Max Verstappen arrived at the 2026 Australian GP insisting he still can’t predict a clear outcome for Red Bull’s first weekend of the new F1 regulation era, even after an encouraging pre-season that left him “positively surprised” by how the car and Ford-backed power unit package worked together. On his expectations ahead of the first…

Ugo Ugochukwu tops 2026 F3 Australian GP Free Practice as rookies shine and early incidents shake up the session.

F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Free Practice results

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Under cloudy Melbourne skies, the 2026 Australian GP weekend began as the F3 Free Practice sessions got underway. Notably, 17 of the 30 drivers were rookies, while Patrick Heuzenroeder made an unexpected F3 debut with Campos Racing, replacing Ernesto Rivera, who withdrew due to a vertebral injury. Initially, PREMA Racing’s Louis Sharp set the early…

Louis Sharp is confident ahead of the 2026 F3 opener at the Australian GP in Melbourne, aiming to build on experience with PREMA Racing.

Sharp targets strong start with PREMA in F3 opener at the 2026 Australian GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Louis Sharp enters the 2026 F3 season opener in Melbourne at the Australian GP with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence. After a challenging debut campaign, the New Zealander has switched to Italian outfit PREMA Racing for his second F3 season, seeking a fresh start and aiming to deliver stronger results. Sharp “really excited”…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Isack Hadjar of France and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Richard Wood, Race Engineer of Oracle Red Bull Racing walk in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 05, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool

Hadjar targets podium ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Shermaine Wong2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Isack Hadjar is set to make his Red Bull debut at the 2026 F1 season opener in Melbourne for the Australian GP. Ahead of the first race of the 2026 F1 season in Melbourne, Hadjar reflected on his move to Red Bull. The Frenchman also shared his hopes ahead of the upcoming race weekend and…

Charles Leclerc discusses whether the new F1 cars are enjoyable to drive and Ferrari's preparations heading into the 2026 Australian GP

Leclerc on Ferrari’s prospects ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Heading into the Australian GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on whether Ferrari can start the campaign off on the right foot, the characteristics of the new F1 cars, their decision to prioritise the development of the SF-26 early on last year, the pecking order in Melbourne, and the factor he expects…