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What are the tactical options for the Australian GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams for the season opener at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP3 in Australia
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Russell goes fastest in final Australia practice
George Russell ended the third and final practice session of the Australian Grand Prix on top, the Mercedes driver going fastest in a disrupted hour that saw his team mate Kimi Antonelli suffer a hefty crash.
Watch as Antonelli dramatically crashes out of FP3 in Australia
Kimi Antonelli dramatically crashed out of Saturday’s final practice session for the Australian Grand Prix with a violent double impact in the closing minutes.
F3: Del Pino wins Melbourne Sprint in VAR 1-2
Bruno del Pino achieved his maiden victory in FIA Formula 3 in the Melbourne Sprint Race.
Watch highlights from final practice at Albert Park
George Russell put Mercedes at the top of the timesheets with an eye-catching lap in Saturday’s third and final practice session ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Russell seizes Australian GP pole position
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Watch Verstappen crash out of Q1 in Australia
There was early drama in Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix when Max Verstappen spun off into the barriers.
Russell storms to pole for season-opening Australian GP
George Russell has sealed pole position for the first race of the season in Australia, beating Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar’s efforts while Max Verstappen suffered an unexpected early exit.
F2: Duerksen in dominant form to win Melbourne Sprint Race
Joshua Duerksen claimed his second Melbourne Sprint Race victory, going back-to-back around Albert Park after an impressive display from second on the grid.
Australian Grand Prix betting guide & predictions
The 2026 season is underway at Albert Park in Melbourne and we've complied a guide to what bettors need to know about the circuit before making their predictions.