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F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Melbourne after successful Bahrain test
Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix will debut the five-second 'pre-start' delay to allow the drivers at the back of the grid extra time to prepare their new powertrains for the beginning of the race.
The revisions to the starting procedure has been detailed in the race directors' notes, following a successful test in the final week of pre-season testing in Bahrain. This came following concerns ...Keep reading
The revisions to the starting procedure has been detailed in the race directors' notes, following a successful test in the final week of pre-season testing in Bahrain. This came following concerns ...Keep reading
F1 Australian GP: Friday practice schedule, weather, and How to Watch
Formula 1’s 2026 season begins this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, opening a new era for the championship following a major overhaul of both chassis and power unit regulations.
After nine days of pre-season testing across Barcelona and Bahrain, teams arrive at Melbourne’s Albert Park with only limited data on the competitive order. Early indications suggest McLaren, Mercedes, Red ...Keep reading
After nine days of pre-season testing across Barcelona and Bahrain, teams arrive at Melbourne’s Albert Park with only limited data on the competitive order. Early indications suggest McLaren, Mercedes, Red ...Keep reading
F1: Chequered Flag
Harry, Jennie and Andrew are in Melbourne to look ahead to the first race of the season.
F1: Chequered Flag
Harry, Jennie and Andrew are in Melbourne to look ahead to the first race of the season.
Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Australian GP
As F1 arrives at Albert Park Circuit for the 2026Australian Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
Everything you need to know about the Albert Park circuit
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend as the 2026 season gets under way with the Australian Grand Prix. But how much do you know about Melbourne’s Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit? F1.com present your all-in-one guide…
Red Bull ‘need to be faster’ to fight up front – Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull have “quite a bit of work to do” in order to consistently compete with their rivals at the front of the field, but praised the team for the foundation they built over pre-season testing.
What Aston Martin has identified as its chief problem
Aston Martin and Honda opened up on the task ahead as they faced the media on Thursday ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Bortoleto on what has impressed him since Audi takeover
Gabriel Bortoleto has singled out the behind the scenes work that has gone into the Audi project as the element of the manufacturer’s takeover he has been most impressed by, with the Brazilian believing that the team “deserve a lot of credit”.
Bottas ‘definitely appreciating’ F1 more after year out
Valtteri Bottas has conceded that he “definitely appreciates” everything about F1 even more after spending a year on the sidelines, with the Finn hoping that this “better perspective” will help during a season in which he is aiming for “progress” with the new Cadillac team.
Aston Martin vibrations like 'electrocuting yourself on a chair', says Lance Stroll
Aston Martin could be forced to limit its running in the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix this weekend as severe engine vibrations are impacting its car and drivers, with Lance Stroll comparing the issue to getting electrocuted.
All eyes are on Aston Martin at the opening race of the 2026 F1 season after a tough start to the year. The team was late to the Barcelona shakedown and struggled in ...Keep reading
All eyes are on Aston Martin at the opening race of the 2026 F1 season after a tough start to the year. The team was late to the Barcelona shakedown and struggled in ...Keep reading
Why has Turn Six at Australian GP been renamed?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Turn Six at the Australian Grand Prix has been renamed.
Why has Turn Six at Australian GP been renamed?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Turn Six at the Australian Grand Prix has been renamed.
Supercars Melbourne: Brodie Kostecki ends Chevrolet’s 12-race streak with Ford win
Ford has ended Chevrolet’s 12-race winning streak in Supercars racing after Brodie Kostecki took victory in the opening race of the Australian Formula 1 Grand weekend at Albert Park.
Kostecki led a Ford Mustang domination of the opening race on Thursday. The Dick Johnson Racing driver took pole position (the fifth different driver to do so in five races) under odd and somewhat brave ...Keep reading
Kostecki led a Ford Mustang domination of the opening race on Thursday. The Dick Johnson Racing driver took pole position (the fifth different driver to do so in five races) under odd and somewhat brave ...Keep reading
Hamilton wants African grand prix before retiring
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa.
Hamilton wants African grand prix before retiring
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says "I'm going to be here until that happens" as he pushes for a grand prix in Africa.
Max Verstappen responds to calls to change 2026 F1 rules: “We're a bit late with that"
Max Verstappen reckons it’s too late to make tweaks to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations despite Carlos Sainz calling for the FIA to listen to feedback and be fluid with any changes.
This year, F1 is debuting what’s arguably its biggest regulation overhaul in history with changes to both the chassis and power unit, the latter of which is the biggest point of contention.
That’s because ...Keep reading
This year, F1 is debuting what’s arguably its biggest regulation overhaul in history with changes to both the chassis and power unit, the latter of which is the biggest point of contention.
That’s because ...Keep reading
From gaming to racing on F1 weekends - McLaughlin's journey
From gaming in his bedroom to Formula 1 weekends, Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne.
From gaming to racing on F1 weekends - McLaughlin's journey
From gaming in his bedroom to Formula 1 weekends, Red Bull junior driver Fionn McLaughlin is ready for his Formula 3 debut in Melbourne.
F1 races in Bahrain & Saudi Arabia under threat
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran.