Everything that happened on Friday at the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix: Piastri pace, Aston Martin woes

Ferrari enjoyed a 1-2 in the opening practice session of 2026 in Melbourne, before Oscar Piastri took his McLaren top in the afternoon.

Formula One: 2026 Australian Grand Prix qualifying – as it happened

George Russell edges Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to claim pole, while world champion Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Melbourne

F1 LIVE: George Russell investigation as driver gets huge race ban update

Melbourne plays host to the opening race on the Formula 1 calendar, and practice sessions have taken place for the season's first Grand Prix
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F1 live | 2026 season kicks off as drivers face media day in Melbourne

The 2026 season officially gets underway in Melbourne, with the first press conferences kicking things off ahead of the opening on-track sessions. Follow all the latest updates from on and around the circuit,

I'm watching the Australian GP for free this weekend — here's how to live stream F1 for free

It has never been easier to live stream select races without spending anything.
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How to watch Formula 1’s Australian GP on Apple TV

The 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship begins this weekend on Apple TV with the Australian Grand Prix from Melbourne's Albert Park. As the new exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1, Apple TV is the place to watch every Grand Prix live and on demand – including all practice,