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

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 testing, with many on the grid predicting Mercedes to be the team to beat in Melbourne.

The Athletic has live coverage of the F1 Australian Grand Prix FP3 and qualifying events. Oscar Piastri was first to arrive in the news conference room at Formula 1’s 2026 Austr

Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1. On the eve of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix,

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — As crowds filtered into Melbourne's Albert Park on Friday for Formula 1’s first day of practice at its 2026 season opener, there were questions. Plenty of them. The first,

Formula 1’s 2026 season begins in Australia with a new team, new rules, and a 22-driver grid. Here’s the full entry list for the Melbourne opener.