Formula 1

Lando Norris has expressed confidence in himself and McLaren to defend the Driver and Teams’ Championships they secured last season, adding that he is aware of how his newfound status as reigning champion could affect his approach.

Alex Albon believes that Williams will find themselves at the “bottom half of the midfield” entering into 2026, with the Thai racer conceding that the team’s car “needs to go on a diet” as a priority.

After what felt like a never-ending winter break, Formula 1 returns this weekend for the first race of the 2026 season in Australia, with our F1 TV team ready to preview what is set to be a thrilling round.

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.

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…

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.

Aston Martin and Honda opened up on the task ahead as they faced the media on Thursday ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

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”.

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.

Lewis Hamilton has stated that his goal is “to win” in 2026 as he enters into his second campaign as a Ferrari driver, with the seven-time World Champion explaining that he focused on “cultivating a positive mental attitude” during the off-season.

Oscar Piastri has vowed to do his “absolute best” to claim a “really special” home victory at the Australian Grand Prix, but the McLaren driver believes it would be “optimistic” to expect the squad to replicate the form they displayed 12 months ago.

Here are the number of penalty points that each driver holds entering into the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix weekend.

A brand-new regulation era begins in Australia, with fresh car designs and an unknown pecking order adding intrigue to the Formula 1 season opener. How should F1 Fantasy players build their line-ups with so many variables in play?

Looking for some Formula 1 fashion advice? You’ve come to the right place, as we dive into the new teamwear collections for 2026.

How much can you remember about F1 season openers at Albert Park in Melbourne?

On March 4, 2001, a quartet of drivers arrived on the F1 grid. Two of those, Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen, would go on to claim the world title in the years to come, while another, Juan Pablo Montoya, achieved several race victories and knocked on the door of a championship triumph himself.

Here is all the information you need to follow the Australian Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

Carlos Sainz is the guest on the first Beyond The Grid episode of 2026.

F1 TV will once again offer fans comprehensive access to every Grand Prix, Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 2026.