Drivers are down – and not just on power – after sampling the latest breed of F1 cars in qualifying for the first time.

After all the talk, all the testing, it's finally time for lift-off for Formula 1 2026 as a season full of opportunities gets started with the Australian Grand Prix.

George Russell will start the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on pole position, after an impressive qualifying ...

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

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

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

Check out the full report and results from F1 qualifying in Australia.