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

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F1 live | Reactions as Russell charges to Australia GP pole, Verstappen crashes out

Welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of Qualifying Day at the Australian Grand Prix, 7 March 2026. Follow every moment on and ...
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F1 Australia GP live: Russell starts on pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell delivered on his status as the world championship favourite by taking a crushing pole position for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix. A composed Russell blew away his rivals ...

Australian GP 2026: Verstappen Crash Ends Qualifying Early, Medical Team Confirms No Breaks

Max Verstappen was cleared by Formula 1 medics after a heavy qualifying crash in Melbourne, but the Red Bull driver will ...

Australian Grand Prix as it happened: Piastri breaks down his gut-wrenching crash as attention turns to Shanghai

He’s always shown maturity beyond his years, but in his heartbreaking finish to last year’s championship, and in again ...