Oscar Piastri goes quickest as crisis unfolds at Aston Martin – round-up
Here's all the news you may have missed as the F1 2026 season began in earnest in Australia.
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Brown hits out at ‘shocking’ conspiracies McLaren favoured Norris over Piastri
‘Shocking’ and ‘uninformed’ - Zak Brown responds to claims McLaren backed Lando Norris.
Zak Brown dismisses compression ratio controversy ahead of Australian GP
The McLaren boss suggested the pre-season talk was much ado about nothing ahead of the season opener.
Sergio Perez sidelined by Cadillac issues as Pat Symonds says running two cars ‘four times as difficult’
Sergio Perez encountered a few mechanical woes with his Cadillac during his Friday in Melbourne...
Max Verstappen off leaves Red Bull repairing RB22 after Australian FP2
Paul Monaghan admits Red Bull will be “kept busy” repairing Verstappen’s RB22 after his FP2 off...
FIA tightens Driving Standards Guidelines as penalty points threshold narrowed
The FIA has clarified when stewards should apply penalty points under updated 2026 guidelines.
Williams brings striking FW48 updates as team rings the changes
Williams has made changes to their front wing, floor, engine cover and rear wing for the Australian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc says Mercedes ‘clearly very strong’ and admits Ferrari risk ‘didn’t work out’
Charles Leclerc has given his thoughts on the top runners after the first practice day of the 2026 season.
F1 2026 predictions: Your title winners and biggest shocks of the year
Here's what you had to say about what we can expect in the upcoming Formula 1 season.
Domenicali says it is ‘wrong’ for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to criticise 2026 rules
Stefano Domenicali hits back after Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton criticised Formula 1’s 2026 regulations.
Adrian Newey reveals when Aston Martin first discovered Honda’s 2026 issues
Adrian Newey has revealed when Aston Martin first realised Honda’s 2026 project was in trouble...
Albert Park exposes F1 2026 energy crisis as teams battle battery limits
The opening day in Melbourne revealed the problem teams face in Formula 1’s new power unit era.
Danica Patrick explains why she chose to leave Sky F1 after five years
Danica Patrick has broken her silence after Sky F1 exit.
Brundle warns Aston Martin it will take ‘six months’ to fix problems
Things are looking bleak for Aston Martin with question marks over whether they will even qualify for the race.
Adrian Newey: Fernando Alonso in ‘hard mental place’ over Aston Martin Honda woes
Adrian Newey admits Fernando Alonso is in a ‘hard mental place’ as Aston Martin battles early problems with its Honda-powered car.
George Russell escapes FIA penalty after Australian GP FP2 incident
The British driver was investigated by the stewards for two incidents that occurred during FP2 in Melbourne.
Honda sees Aston Martin vibration improvement after limited FP2 running
Honda says its first countermeasures reduced battery vibrations as Aston Martin gathered crucial data.
F1 poised to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix without replacements
Formula 1 is watching the situation closely, with no immediate decision on the 2026 Middle East events.
Alonso refuses Honda battery comment as Aston Martin faces limited supply
Aston Martin has arrived in Melbourne with just two Honda batteries, leaving Fernando Alonso fielding awkward questions.
Franco Colapinto summoned by Australian GP stewards after Lewis Hamilton near-miss
An incident between Franco Colapinto and Lewis Hamilton caught the attention of the stewards at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix...
FIA launches double George Russell investigation at Australian GP
George Russell is facing a double investigation at the Australian Grand Prix.
Australian GP: Oscar Piastri set fastest time in FP2 as Russell, Verstappen faced drama
Oscar Piastri stole the show in FP2, a session packed with pit issues and chaos for top drivers.
2026 Australian Grand Prix – Free Practice 2 F1 results (Albert Park)
Check out the complete F1 results from the second practice session at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne...
Toto Wolff plays down Mercedes pace after difficult Australian GP practice
Toto Wolff says Mercedes face early software teething problems after a challenging start in Australia...
Adrian Newey feels ‘powerless’ as Aston Martin left with two Honda batteries
Aston Martin has just two working Honda batteries left at the Australian Grand Prix, having started with four.