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George Russell Wins Formula 1's Australian GP

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Australian Grand Prix: George Russell wins as Mercedes win first race of F1's new era

George Russell overcame a chaotic start to Formula One's new era to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Australian Grand Prix - as it happened

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George Russell Wins Formula 1's Australian GP as Mercedes Goes 1-2

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How George Russell took F1 pole for Mercedes ahead of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

George Russell will start the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on pole position, after an impressive qualifying performance in Melbourne.

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Max Verstappen Gets X-Rays on Hands After Crash at Australian GP Qualifying

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Max Verstappen compares Australian Grand Prix race to Mario Kart in fresh swipe at new F1 rules

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Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Australian Grand Prix

First there was the - likely - red herring of the compression ratio saga, which diverted attention away from areas Mercedes had been making a much bigger difference.

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Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Lance Stroll Cleared to Race at Australian GP Despite Qualifying Issues

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F1 Drivers Split on 'Chaos' Under New Rules in Melbourne Season Opener

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Lewis Hamilton confident Ferrari are 'right in the fight' despite Mercedes Melbourne dominance

Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari are "right in the fight" with Mercedes this year despite his former team's dominant weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris warns of 'big accident' which could put drivers and fans at risk

Lando Norris fears Formula One is on the brink of a "horrible" accident which could put both drivers and spectators at risk.