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Sainz reveals reason for Qualifying no-show
Carlos Sainz was frustrated after he endured more disrupted running on Saturday, missing out on Qualifying entirely to leave him to start the Australian Grand Prix with significantly less running than his competitors.
Qualifying proved Aston Martin's ‘potential is huge’ – Alonso
Fernando Alonso was energised by the step forward made by Aston Martin during Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix as he came close to progressing to Q2, suggesting early signs of improvement.
Bet Builder tips for Australian Grand Prix selected
We’ve assessed the betting markets and made our Bet Builder selections for the Australian Grand Prix.
How Melbourne snatched the Australian GP from Adelaide
Not many countries can boast hosting the finale Grand Prix of one season, and the opening one the next, but that’s exactly what happened in Australia in 1996, as F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne explains.
Australian Grand Prix short-form betting tips
Our expert betting writers provide their tips for the major Australian Grand Prix betting markets.
Russell reflects on Australia pole after car 'came alive'
George Russell was left to celebrate a “great day” for Mercedes after claiming pole position for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with the Briton admitting that the car “came alive” in Qualifying as he led a 1-2 for the team ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
Watch Australia Qualifying highlights as Russell takes pole
Catch up on the action from the first Qualifying of 2026 at the Australian Grand Prix.
P3 ‘perfect start to my Red Bull career’ – Hadjar
Isack Hadjar felt that his P3 result in Qualifying for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix was the “perfect start” to his Red Bull career, despite admitting that he also saw the day as “damage limitation”.
Antonelli praises mechanic ‘heroes’ for Qualifying comeback
Kimi Antonelli feels that “the mechanics were the heroes” in his journey to claim P2 in Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, as the Mercedes youngster bounced back from a massive crash in FP3.
Ride onboard for Russell’s pole lap in Australia
Go onboard with Mercedes' George Russell for his impressive pole lap at the Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari ‘nowhere near’ Mercedes in Australia – Leclerc
Charles Leclerc has admitted that Ferrari are “nowhere near Mercedes” after finishing some eight-tenths behind the pole-sitting Silver Arrow of George Russell during Australian Grand Prix Qualifying.
Norris rues track debris that ‘cost me a chance of P3’ in Australia
Lando Norris went into 2026 as the reigning World Champion, but his early expectations for the season were lowered as he qualified on the third row for the Australian Grand Prix, leading him to blame a substantial list of issues he encountered.