Mercedes dominates qualifying as criticism of F1 2026 cars emerges – round-up
Mercedes showed its true form on a busy Saturday of F1 news at Albert Park.
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How big is Mercedes’ advantage? Data breaks down imposing Aus GP qualifying gap
Detailed sector data highlights where Russell and Antonelli built their lead and where rivals will have to improve.
George Russell surprised by Mercedes dominance after earning Aus GP pole
George Russell expected Mercedes to be strong in Australian GP qualifying, just perhaps not this strong.
Toto Wolff rejects Mercedes sandbagging after George Russell Melbourne pole
Mercedes blew the field away in Melbourne — but Toto Wolff says the pace wasn’t hidden at all.
Mercedes telemetry reveals how George Russell secured dominant Australian GP pole
Telemetry data reveals the key sections where Mercedes built its huge Australian GP qualifying advantage.
McLaren sees ‘lot of lap time available’ as Stella studies Mercedes PU
Despite being eight tenths off the pace in qualifying, McLaren believes there is more to find from its package.
FIA reaches verdict on Kimi Antonelli investigation at Australian GP
Mercedes has secured a front-row lockout at the Australian Grand Prix, with a verdict now reached in an FIA investigation.
Mercedes face race against time after Antonelli’s massive FP3 crash in Melbourne
Kimi Antonelli escaped unhurt after a violent FP3 crash that left Mercedes scrambling to rebuild his W17 before qualifying.
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.
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.
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...
Max Verstappen responds after Russell, Hamilton air Red Bull ‘suspicions’
Red Bull has caught the eye ahead of the new season.
Former Oscar Piastri trainer working with George Russell at Australian Grand Prix
A last-minute change of plan for the F1 2026 opener.
Lewis Hamilton claims he has ADHD as Wolff, Brown calls bring ‘no results’ – roundup
Wednesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Lewis Hamilton reveals calls to Toto Wolff and Zak Brown after Bahrain tests
Lewis Hamilton went searching for answers after testing — but even Toto Wolff and Zak Brown kept their cards close.
George Russell would sacrifice cornering speed for better F1 2026 racing
After a wave of criticism, George Russell has defended the new regulations ahead of the first race of the season.
Mercedes HPP boss outlines works team advantage theory for F1 2026
Is being a works team the hidden weapon for F1 2026? Mercedes think it just might be.
Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem backed Mercedes in engine row
Toto Wolff lifts the lid on FIA backing as Mercedes faces a decisive e-vote over the 2026 engine regulations.
F1 2026 cars: What name has each team given its chassis for the 2026 season?
It's all change in Formula 1 in 2026, so here is a closer look at what the cars will be named.
Toto Wolff: Mercedes will accept FIA e-vote outcome in F1 2026 compression ratio row
Mercedes will not challenge the outcome as the FIA’s compression ratio e-vote reaches its deadline...
Mid-season power unit fix would be anti-sport but could save F1 2026
If the new rules for 2026 are going to turn fans off, clipping Mercedes' wings could resemble an easy win.
Kimi Antonelli warns Mercedes battery faces ‘shock’ in Melbourne
"It’s going to be quite a bit of a shock."
Every 2026 F1 teamwear ranked from Puma’s Ferrari launch to McLaren’s Castore switch
A full range of F1 2026 teamwear has been released.
Christian Horner responds to Red Bull sack in new clip – round-up
Christian Horner's candid response to leaving Red Bull has emerged as part of today's F1 news.
Sebastian Vettel tips George Russell for F1 2026 title
Sebastian Vettel explains why his ‘gut feeling’ points to George Russell and Mercedes in 2026.