George Russell takes pole in Melbourne as Max Verstappen crashes out and Aston Martin struggles. Full 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid.

Mercedes driver George Russell will start on pole for the opening races of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows put in a strong showing throughout pre-season ...

Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with ...

Lando Norris could clinch the Formula 1 drivers' world title at the Qatar Grand Prix, but first, he must get past McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to ensure he wraps up the crown early. Australian ...

Another qualifying session, another grim experience for Lewis Hamilton. Never has a Formula 1 driver ever looked more ready for the end of a season than the seven-time champion who looks a long way ...

Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.

Here is the full starting grid and potential race strategies for the Formula 1 Australian GP at Albert Park in Melbourne.

F1 grid: Starting positions for Australian Grand Prix - F1’s new era starts at the popular Albert Park Street Circuit in Melbourne which hosts the first round of the 2026 season this weekend ...

Max Verstappen will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole position after winning out in a chaotic qualifying session. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion was four-tenths faster than Williams' ...