Formula One Qualifying

George Russell takes F1 pole in Australia

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George Russell takes F1 pole in Australia: Live updates and reaction from qualifying

Floating on air? The Mercedes of George Russell is going to take some beating over these opening rounds of the season.

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George Russell personifies Mercedes 2026 pace in Australia F1 qualifying

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F1 2026 Australian GP qualifying results: George Russell secures pole as Verstappen crashes out

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Russell surprised by 'amazing' Mercedes car after taking pole in Australia

Formula One's sweeping technical changes proved divisive among drivers, but there were few complaints from George Russell after he took pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli at the A...

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Recap and reaction with Russell on pole as Mercedes dominate Australian GP

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Australian GP qualifying: George Russell claims pole as Kimi Antonelli seals dominant Mercedes one-two after Max Verstappen crashes out

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Russell tops final practice in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily

The session was overshadowed by Antonelli slamming his car into the barriers at Turn 2 late on, leaving his Mercedes a wreck.

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Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out

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Mercedes disaster before F1 Australian GP qualifying as Kimi Antonelli smashes up car

Qualifying recap from the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix

George Russell swept to the first pole of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a dominant display for Mercedes in Australian GP qualifying

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Max Verstappen 'not having fun' driving new F1 cars after Australian GP qualifying crash

Max Verstappen said he's "not having fun at all" driving Formula 1's controversial cars after crashing out of the season's first qualifying session

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Mercedes Tops F1 Qualifying, Antonelli Rebounds From FP3 Crash

Mercedes can't hide anymore; the Russell-Antonelli duo shows their true speed in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.

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

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F1 Announces Punishment for Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes After Australian GP Qualifying

Mercedes has been fined after Kimi Antonelli’s car left the garage in an unsafe condition during qualifying at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.

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How Does Qualifying Work In F1?

Here's how qualifying works in Formula 1 following some minor tweaks made to accommodate Cadillac's entry as the 11th team on the 2026 grid.

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Verstappen 'not having fun' in new F1 cars

Max Verstappen's first qualifying session in his new F1 car did not go well, and he will start at the back of the grid after crashing.

F1 Australian GP Weekend Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, and Race Times

Complete 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix weekend schedule, including practice sessions, qualifying, and race start time at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.