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Mercedes driver George Russell (centre), his British compatriot, Ferraris Lewis Hamilton (left) and teammate, Italian Kimi Antonelli, are at the top of the grid for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton wins maiden GP with Ferrari; Heartbreak for Kimi Antonelli after car failure

Lewis Hamilton has wound back the clock and won his first grand prix in red. Meanwhile, a last-minute car failure blew up championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s race.

  • Hannah Kennelly

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Kimi Antonelli.

Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri finishes third

Charles Leclerc was on course to finish third until Australian Oscar Piastri of McLaren dramatically passed him on the final lap.

Max Verstappen has criticised the new changes to Formula 1 cars.

‘It’s playing Mario Kart. This is not racing.’ Verstappen tears into new F1 era

The four-time world champion’s slow start to the year has only added to his pre-season concerns.

  • Tom Cary
Oscar Piastri after his race day reached a nightmare end.

Australian Grand Prix as it happened: Piastri breaks down his gut-wrenching crash as attention turns to Shanghai

Recap all the news, action and talking points from the season’s first Formula 1 grand prix from Albert Park.

  • Russell Bennett, Scott Spits, Hannah Kennelly, Matthew Clayton and Selma Milovanovic
Australia’s star F1 driver Oscar Piastri.

Mercedes clinch pole after stunning qualifying; Piastri, Norris with work to do on race day

Get the latest from Albert Park as the biggest names in Formula 1 jostle for grid positions ahead of the season’s first race.

  • Hannah Kennelly
Oscar Piastri greets fans at Albert Park - it can be a rush to land a spot by the fence.

Bang for your buck: How to get the most out of your Australian Grand Prix ticket

Heading to Albert Park for the grand prix? We’ve got you covered for the best spots to watch, as well as tips on transport, activities and the Melbourne Walk.

  • Roy Ward
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Aus Gp

New cars, new rules and a Kim K cameo? How this year’s Australian Grand Prix will be different

New cars, new regulations, and a new team. Welcome to the start of the 2026 Formula 1 championship season. Will Oscar Piastri make the podium at Albert Park, and which celebrities will be there?

  • Hannah Kennelly
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‘Recipe for disaster’: Oscar Piastri’s worries over Formula 1 rules revamp

Oscar Piastri has raised concerns about safety issues stemming from an F1 rules overall ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, worried about potential chaos at the start of the season-opener.

  • Ian Chadband
Oscar Piastri has returned to form in Qatar.

Oscar Piastri had his best day since August. He still needs a lot to go his way

The Australian driver re-discovered his best form as the Formula 1 season approaches its conclusion.

Top sprint qualifier Oscar Piastri

‘Nice to be back’: Piastri lands early blow in Qatar as F1 title chase ramps up

Oscar Piastri has grabbed a crucial pole for the sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix – the race where he must thrive or give up any hope of winning the world title – and declared: “Nice to be back!”

  • Ian Chadband