McLaren reveal discontent at lack of engine information from Mercedes

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has revealed his discontent at a lack of engine "information" being provided by Mercedes after a huge gap between supplier and customer became apparent during Formula 1's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

'No regrets' - Did Ferrari miss chance to win Australian GP?

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says the team "don't regret" their strategy choices after initially fighting Mercedes for the win at the Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton: Ferrari 'right in the fight' with Mercedes in 2026

Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari are "right in the fight" with Mercedes at the start of F1's new era after an encouraging start to the season in the Australian Grand Prix.

Russell wins wild Australia season-opener as Mercedes deny Ferrari

George Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his world championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping early challenge from Ferrari to finish first and second in Melbourne.

Piastri unable to start Australian GP after crashing on way to grid

Oscar Piastri was unable to start the Australian Grand Prix after crashing his McLaren on his way to the grid of his home race.

Australian GP: Reaction to Russell's win - but did strategy cost Ferrari?

'Ferrari will take the lead!?' - new-look F1 starts add to first-race intrigue

Formula 1's new-look cars make their racing debut in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday - with even more focus than normal set to be on the start itself and the crucial early moments of the 58-lap race from 4am.

Verstappen has X-ray on hands after 'very weird' crash

Max Verstappen had an X-ray on his hands after a "very weird" crash in the first part of Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton 'wants to understand' Mercedes advantage

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says he wants "to understand" Mercedes' advantage after his former team and title favourites swept to a front-row lockout at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Russell claims dominant pole in Melbourne as Verstappen crashes out

George Russell claimed a dominant pole position for Mercedes at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as his team-mate Kimi Antonelli completed a front-row lockout for the Silver Arrows.

Antonelli in huge crash in final Australian GP practice

Kimi Antonelli had a huge crash in final practice at the Australian Grand Prix as his team-mate George Russell revealed Mercedes' pace by topping the session with a stunning lap.

'Very impressive!' - Mercedes finally showing their hand claims Leclerc

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc believes Mercedes showed a first glimpse of the "very impressive" pace in Australian Grand Prix practice that has led many to install the Silver Arrows as 2026's title favourites.

Russell reveals impact Norris' title win has had on him for 2026

​​George Russell has revealed how watching Lando Norris celebrate his maiden F1 title win at the end of last season has "fuelled" him to try and emulate his compatriot this year.

Russell pinpoints Verstappen, Leclerc as main F1 title rivals

George Russell has pinpointed Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc as Mercedes' main title threats ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

'Like being electrocuted!' Aston Martin reveal shocking extent of vibration issues

Aston Martin chief Adrian Newey has suggested it's unlikely that either of the team's cars will be able to finish Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix due to concerns that vibrations could cause serious damage to their drivers.

Hamilton: My goal is to win 2026 F1 title

Lewis Hamilton says his goal is to win the 2026 Formula 1 title and Ferrari are "leaving behind the bad" as he begins his second campaign with the team.

F1 pundit predictions: Who wins 2026's first race? Who wins titles?

Is this bookies' favourite George Russell's year? Can McLaren see off competitive rivals for a constructors' title hat-trick? Will more drivers win a race than just the four in 2025?

McLaren 'not where we were' - but Piastri issues warning to rivals

McLaren's Oscar Piastri believes the pecking order at this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix will not absolutely determine who is ultimately successful in the first season of F1's new rules era.

Hamilton makes 'no holding back' vow for 20th season

Lewis Hamilton has promised "no holding back" as he embarks on his 20th season of Formula 1 "still standing, still hungry, still focused on the dream".

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