George Russell Confident as F1 Title Favourite for Australian GP
George Russell asserts he fears no rival as he starts the F1 season as title favourite, with Mercedes tipped for a significant advantage at the Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell asserts he fears no rival as he starts the F1 season as title favourite, with Mercedes tipped for a significant advantage at the Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell enters the 2026 F1 season as the championship favourite, expressing unwavering confidence and readiness to challenge rivals like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton for the title.
Aston Martin F1 team expresses fears it may be unable to compete in practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix, citing unresolved technical and logistical issues.
As Formula 1 enters a new regulatory era with Cadillac joining, our correspondent predicts George Russell will claim the world championship while Fernando Alonso could shock with a mid-season retirement.
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RecommendedOscar Piastri set a blistering 1:19.729 lap to lead FP2 at Albert Park, while teammate Lando Norris battled clutch problems. The session saw multiple incidents, including a near-miss involving Hamilton and Colapinto.
Aston Martin's F1 woes deepen as Adrian Newey reveals drivers risk nerve damage and battery shortages threaten their Australian GP participation.
Formula 1 has signed an exclusive broadcast agreement with Apple TV for the United States, replacing ESPN. The deal covers all sessions through 2032, with streaming available via subscription or free trial.
Live updates from the Australian Grand Prix as a new F1 era kicks off in Melbourne. Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in a strong Ferrari showing, with George Russell as the favourite.
As Formula One's new era begins in Melbourne, the partners and families of drivers like Piastri, Leclerc, and Sainz bring compelling off-track stories to the glamorous Australian Grand Prix weekend.
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RecommendedReigning champion Lando Norris suffered a major gearbox issue in FP1 at Albert Park, forcing an early end to his session while Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton led the timesheets.
The 2026 Formula 1 season begins at the Australian Grand Prix, with uncertainties over Middle East races due to war and new technical regulations reshaping team dynamics.
The 2026 Formula 1 season starts this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Lando Norris defends his title amid new regulations, with Mercedes and Ferrari emerging as strong challengers.
Fernando Alonso was withdrawn from first practice at the Australian Grand Prix due to a suspected power unit issue, compounding Aston Martin's severe engine problems that threaten their race finish.
Oscar Piastri has strongly defended McLaren team principal Zak Brown against accusations of favouring teammate Lando Norris during last year's championship battle, insisting their relationship remains strong.
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RecommendedThe 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix. Lando Norris defends his title, George Russell is the pre-season favourite, and Lewis Hamilton is back. New regulations promise a thrilling year.
Lewis Hamilton urges Formula One to host a race in Africa, addressing colonial history, as he plans retirement from the sport in the near future.
Aston Martin has issued a stark warning about the potential for permanent nerve damage to drivers, revealed just before the Australian Grand Prix, raising safety concerns in Formula 1.
Formula 1 bosses have just two weeks to decide on cancelling the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, with equipment shipping deadlines looming.
Lewis Hamilton admits he lost his identity during a challenging 2025 with Ferrari but promises a comeback, fueled by intense training and team unity, as he eyes an eighth world title in 2026.
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RecommendedAston Martin's F1 team reports severe vibration issues with the AMR26 car, limiting drivers Alonso and Stroll to 25 and 15 laps due to nerve damage risks, casting doubt on race completion.
Aston Martin reveals drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll risk permanent nerve damage due to car vibrations, limiting them to 25 and 15 laps respectively at the Australian Grand Prix.
Conor McGregor faces accusations from welterweight Carlos Prates of avoiding a fight as he plans his UFC return this summer, potentially on the White House card.
Danica Patrick has been removed from Sky Sports' F1 punditry team ahead of the new season, with the broadcaster citing her focus on other motorsport projects.
The 2026 F1 season introduces major calendar changes, with Montreal, Zandvoort, and Singapore added as new sprint venues, while Qatar misses out on the sprint schedule. The season kicks off in Australia this weekend.
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RecommendedLewis Hamilton opens up about his difficult first year with Ferrari, promising a transformed mindset and renewed confidence ahead of the 2026 F1 season opener in Melbourne.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and his new wife Alexandra blended in on e-scooters in Melbourne, but faced a mob scene at their hotel, sparking fan safety concerns ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri reflects on last season's learning curve, emphasizing loyalty to team orders as new F1 regulations reshape competition ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes driver George Russell says being labelled the championship favourite changes nothing as he prepares for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Aston Martin's Adrian Newey reveals Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll cannot finish the Australian Grand Prix due to severe vibrations risking permanent hand nerve damage.
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RecommendedMercedes driver George Russell, the favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 world championship, has identified Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc as his biggest rivals, notably omitting teammate Lewis Hamilton from his list.