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F1 Australian GP Weekend Schedule: Practice, Qualifying, and Race Times

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit with the Australian Grand Prix, as teams return to competitive action after months of preseason preparation.

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Formula 1 live updates: Australian Grand Prix qualifying, practice 3 from Melbourne

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2026 Formula One Australian Grand Prix: On-track schedule – update

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Recap and reaction with Russell on pole as Mercedes dominate Australian GP

Mercedes’ George Russell set an imposing fastest lap in final practice at the Australian Grand Prix after team-mate Kimi Antonelli had a huge accident.

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Australian GP starting grid: Max Verstappen crashes and penalty looms for Mercedes star

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Australian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen crashes out of qualifying

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Fuming Max Verstappen crashes out in chaotic Australian GP qualifying as George Russell snatches first pole of F1 season

Meanwhile, George Russell romped to pole position as Mercedes locked out the front row with Kimi Antonelli producing an epic comeback from a crash in final practice to bag P2.

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Max Verstappen car damage 'enough to keep Red Bull busy' after F1 practice off

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F1 news: George Russell investigation as driver gets huge race ban update

How To Watch The 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix This Weekend

Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the 2026 season, beginning another 24-race calendar that will stretch across five continents and include three stops in the United States.

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2026 Formula 1 schedule: Every race, qualifying, practice and how to watch

The 2026 Formula One season is upon us. Here is the complete schedule for all 24 races and how to watch every practice, qualifying and race.

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Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war

Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war.

Formula 1 opens its season at the Australian GP with plenty of questions

As crowds filtered into Melbourne's Albert Park on Friday for Formula 1’s first day of practice at its 2026 season opener, there were questions. The first, and most pressing, at the milestone 40th Australian Grand Prix was the potential postponement or cancellation of upcoming F1 races in the Middle East on April 12 and 19 in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Australian Grand Prix 2026 F1 Race Full Schedule: Know Date, Time & Where To Watch Formula 1 GP In Melbourne Track

The highly anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season is set to begin with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s iconic Albert Park Circuit. As the opening race of the new F1 campaign, the event is expected to draw massive global attention from motorsport fans eager to see teams and drivers begin their battle for the championship.

Australian GP: Oscar Piastri tops Practice One for McLaren as Mercedes and Ferrari also show strong pace in Melbourne

McLarens Oscar Piastri tops second practice from Mercedes Kimi Antonelli and George Russell; Lewis Hamilton fourth as Ferrari show potential; watch Australian Grand Prix qualifying at 5am on Saturday

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Formula 1 Qualifying in Melbourne: Russell Storms Pole, Verstappen Left to Chase

The first qualifying session of the new Formula 1 season is in the books. In Melbourne, all 11 teams and their drivers hit the track for the first time, fighting to lock in the fastest lap and the best possible starting spot for Sunday.

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As Formula 1 Stages Final Race, James Hinchcliffe Describes His F1 Test

James Hinchcliffe, a former IndyCar Series driver and now an analyst for FOX Sports, during his Formula 1 test with Haas F1 at Mugello, Italy. McLaren has already locked up the prized Constructors Championship in Formula 1, but the 2026 World Drivers ...