The Formula 1 grid is split on how much it expected Mercedes to dominate qualifying for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix after George Russell led a Silver Arrows 1-2.

Lewis Hamilton believes his former team Mercedes could put this year's Formula 1 world championship out of reach within "a few months."

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

Detailed sector data highlights where Russell and Antonelli built their lead and where rivals will have to improve.

One of F1's top drivers had some thoughts on one of his main rivals after Friday's practice sessions, where Mercedes impressed.

Sure, the dashboard has a bunch of screens like a CLA, but the cabin materials and controls look pretty damn nice.

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has dismissed claims by McLaren driver Oscar Piastri that the Silver Arrows had been ‘sandbagging’ throughout pre-season testing. On Saturday (7 March), Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured pole and second position on the grid ahead of the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday (8 March).

Mercedes passed the torch at Arena Mexico after holding the title for over 200 days.