Norris, Verstappen and Hamilton slam ‘worst’ F1 cars after torrid Australian GP qualifying
Three world champions – Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris – have delivered a damning verdict of Formula One’s regulations overhaul
Russell on F1 Australian GP pole in Mercedes lockout as Verstappen crashes out
George Russell laid down a marker for Mercedes in qualifying on pole for the F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
Formula One: 2026 Australian Grand Prix qualifying – as it happened
George Russell edges Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to claim pole, while world champion Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Melbourne
‘I believe I can do it’: George Russell favourite for F1 title as new era begins
Rule changes will affect driver style and car performance with world champion Lando Norris already under scrutiny
Aston Martin fear they may not be able to race in Australian GP after practice disaster
Adrian Newey revealed Aston Martin may not take part in qualifying or the F1 opener in Melbourne after battery problems during practice
‘That person has gone’: Lewis Hamilton ditches despair for feelgood Ferrari reboot
Lewis Hamilton has said he ‘lost sight of who I was’ during debut campaign with Scuderia but has rediscovered himself and is optimistic before 2026 opener in Australia on Sunday
Oscar Piastri is hungry for Formula One title but won’t be rebellious
Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver says he will always race for the team – and the relationship is stronger than ever
Aston Martin reveal fears over nerve damage will prevent F1 team from finishing Australian GP
Aston Martin have admitted that Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll will not be able to complete even half the race at the season-opening Australian GP in Melbourne
Formula One 2026: team-by-team guide to the cars and drivers
McLaren could start slowly, Mercedes may set the pace, while newcomers – and returning heroes – add huge interest
Inside Cadillac’s F1 journey: ‘Our Silverstone shakedown was a miracle’
Formula One’s newest team liken their effort to the Apollo moon landings and join the grid with the aim of becoming a championship-winning force
‘We have to take bold decisions’: Williams chief James Vowles on 2026 hopes and F1 title dreams
James Vowles, the Williams team principal, tells Donald McRae about pre-season travails, why McLaren are an inspiration and closing the gap to the top
The ultimate breakdown: everything you need to know about F1’s new regulations for 2026
Get to grips with active aero, boost mode and super-clipping as the adoption of new hybrid engines shakes up the sport before the new season begins in Australia next weekend
Formula One to revise controversial rule at centre of Mercedes engine row
The FIA and rival engine manufacturers have reached a compromise to tackle the controversy surrounding Mercedes that had threatened to overshadow next week’s start of the season in Australia
‘I know I can do it again – 100%’: Lando Norris on proving himself against the best in F1
Briton overcame crippling self-doubt to become Formula One world champion and is determined not to relinquish his crown