Formula 1: Why has Lewis Hamilton questioned Mercedes advantage?

Saturday 7 March 2026 14:32, UK

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After crashing at the end of Q3, Kimi Antonelli was 'grateful' to his mechanics as the Mercedes driver qualified second in Melbourne.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen was left bemused after he crashed out of Q1 at the Australian Grand Prix.

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McLaren's Lando Norris ran over Kimi Antonelli's sidepod coolers, which fell off his Mercedes, during Q3 in Australia.

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Arvid Lindblad almost had a huge crash with Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson in the pit entry after Q2.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen crashed into the barriers during Q1 at the Australian Grand Prix.

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