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Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson turned heads as he arrived at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in a Ford Raptor T1+.
Lawson rolled up to the Albert Park paddock in a mud-covered Ford Raptor T1+, which is understood to be the machinery that Carlos Sainz Sr drove at the 2026 Dakar Rally.
Fans understandably loved the moment. "Hell yeah! That thing sounds amazing every time," ...Keep reading

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says he is "shocked and surprised" by his pre-race crash that left him unable to take the start of Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix as he received an unexpected power spike from his engine.
Around 40 minutes before the race, Piastri left the garage for the usual reconnaissance laps to the grid as teams conduct their final checks. But coming out of the Turn 4 ...Keep reading

1978 Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti has explained that it would be a "huge victory" for the Cadillac F1 team if both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez complete the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Andretti, who serves on the board of directors of the American outfit, shared his pride in what the team has achieved up to this point to arrive at the first grand prix.
"We've been waiting ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri will not take part in his Australian Grand Prix home race after crashing his McLaren Formula 1 car on his lap to the grid.
Some 40 minutes before the race Piastri left the pits for the customary laps to the grid as teams conduct their final checks before taking up their grid positions.
But coming out of the Turn 4 left-hander, Piastri suddenly lost control over his McLaren as ...Keep reading

On International Women’s Day, F1.com celebrates some of the trailblazing women who have made their mark across Formula 1’s past, present and future.

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Australian Grand Prix in the Melbourne.

Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2026 in Melbourne.

In a race dominated by the sport's younger drivers, it was a 39-year-old veteran who emerged victorious Saturday night at Phoenix. This victory also vaulted Justin Allgaier into the championship lead as he seeks a second title as a NOAPS driver.
"Just so proud of this team," said Allgaier. "Andrew [Overstreet, new crew chief for 2026] has done a great job taking over. He'd been telling me all ...Keep reading

Brodie Kostecki has taken his third win of the weekend in a crash-shortened fourth and final race at the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit in Melbourne.
The Dick Johnson Racing Ford Mustang driver was piling the pressure onto Triple Eight’s Will Brown in the fight for the lead, forcing Brown into a mistake on the penultimate lap and seizing the lead to take a 1.75s win.
In doing so, Kostecki ...Keep reading

Christian Rasmussen was left visibly upset after a potential second victory escaped his grasp in Saturday’s IndyCar Series race at Phoenix Raceway. 
The 25-year-old Dane was the star of the show, charging from an 18th-place start on the grid and charging to the front with daring outside passes on the 1-mile tri-oval. He found the lead by Lap 73 of 250, and remained a factor even through ...Keep reading

Our expert betting writers make their last-minute predictions before lights out in Melbourne.

The second race of the 2026 IndyCar season is complete, and Alex Palou is no longer leading the way. Just 22 laps into his 100th career start, Palou's race ended in a crash on the frontstretch.
Josef Newgarden went on to win the race, and the two-time champion is now sitting atop the points standings. The Team Penske driver now leads Kyle Kirkwood by five points. Palou has fallen to fifth, 19 ...Keep reading

While all cars passed inspection at the start of the Phoenix NASCAR Cup weekend, an issue has arisen involving the #38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, driven by Zane Smith.
The team "was observed making an unapproved adjustment to the underbody during practice/pre-qualifying adjustments," a NASCAR statement released on Saturday evening read. 
As a result, the car was inspected once again, and ...Keep reading

Josef Newgarden surged late and pulled off a remarkable drive to win the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway.
The Tennessee native was 10th on a late restart with fresh tires on his #2 Team Penske Chevrolet, but charged through the field and took the lead with seven laps to go to take victory, the 33rd of his IndyCar Series career. In the end, he beat Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood by ...Keep reading

Christian Rasmussen was the star of Saturday's 250-lap IndyCar race at Phoenix Raceway, making dozens of passes and dominating much of the race. Unfortunately, it ended in tears as he and Will Power collided in the battle for the lead, damaging both cars.
The incident, which left Rasmussen with a wounded car and Power with a cut tire, triggered the final caution flag of the race. Josef ...Keep reading

In support of the (below) argument in support of expedited fact discovery against Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports team owners Dan Towriss and Jeff Dickerson, Joe Gibbs Racing filed legal documents that revealed their hiring of a private investigator that followed the defendants after the Cup Series season had ended.
Additionally, JGR filed exhibits in the form of declarations from team ...Keep reading

Alex Palou’s hopes for victory were dashed after crashing out early in the Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway.
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion, Palou, making his 100th career start, collided with Rinus VeeKay's #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet and was left wrecked after just 22 laps on the 1-mile tri-oval.  
After starting 10th on the grid, Palou’s #10 Chip ...Keep reading

Our expert betting writers provide their tips for the major Australian Grand Prix betting markets.

There was definitely a different feel for NASCAR Cup Series drivers to chase in their return to Phoenix Raceway four months after the 2025 championship race.
By the end of the day, Joey Logano secured the pole for Team Penske, but only after a brief afternoon of practice in which there were several tire failures and spins that included the driver chasing four straight wins to open the 2026 ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken about why it is so important for Lewis Hamilton to outperform his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.
After struggling in his first season with the Maranello outfit in 2025, Hamilton is eager to return to his championship-winning form after having a personal reset over the winter break.
While it may seem obvious that drivers will always ...Keep reading