Formula 1 begins 2026 season in Melbourne
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The countdown to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix continues with qualifying next in Melbourne today. McLaren and Lando Norris start their respective team and driver championship defences amid new cars and dramatically different technical regulations.
Cadillac is branding itself as "America's team." Struggling at the back of the field is perhaps not the best way to attract American fans, many of whom are new to the sport, which has exploded in popularity in the U.S. in the last few years.
Like many, F1 staff are anxiously watching the current Middle East conflict. Decisions on the 2026 races occurring there soon must be taken
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Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
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,
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of second practice for the Australian Grand Prix.
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FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback
Formula 1's governing body will delay its plan to remove an Albert Park straight mode from Australian Grand Prix's FP3 session, Autosport has learned
Aston Martin may not even complete half of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, with drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll fearing permanent nerve damage to their hands.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran.
The nightmare start to Aston Martin Formula 1 team's season continues to unfold in Australia after Adrian Newey revealed that Honda has run out of working batteries – leaving the team in a precarious position.