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McLaren star Oscar Piastri zooms around the Albert Park circuit.

Mercedes clinch pole after stunning qualifying; Piastri, Norris with work to do on race day

Get the latest from Albert Park as the biggest names in Formula 1 jostle for grid positions ahead of the season’s first race.

  • Hannah Kennelly

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Oscar Piastri greets fans at Albert Park - it can be a rush to land a spot by the fence.

Bang for your buck: How to get the most out of your Australian Grand Prix ticket

Heading to Albert Park for the grand prix? We’ve got you covered for the best spots to watch, as well as tips on transport, activities and the Melbourne Walk.

  • Roy Ward
Top sprint qualifier Oscar Piastri

‘Nice to be back’: Piastri lands early blow in Qatar as F1 title chase ramps up

Oscar Piastri has grabbed a crucial pole for the sprint at the Qatar Grand Prix – the race where he must thrive or give up any hope of winning the world title – and declared: “Nice to be back!”

  • Ian Chadband
Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris.

Formula 1 LIVE: Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix

Follow all the action from the Miami Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri looks to build on his championship lead.

  • Hannah Kennelly
McLaren stars Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

‘I didn’t do a good enough job,’ Piastri admits after Verstappen flexes his muscle to win in Japan

The four-time reigning world champion has won in Suzuka for the fourth time in a row, despite Norris and Piastri having the best race car on the grid.

  • Russell Bennett
Jack Doohan’s Suzuka crash.

An Australian star’s Formula 1 spot was already under threat. This monster crash hasn’t helped

Jack Doohan walked away from the wreck in a stunning testament to the safety features of modern F1 cars, but he appeared to move gingerly as he exited the track.

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Oscar Piastri was back on the top step of the podium following his Melbourne heartbreak.

Glory for Piastri in Shanghai as he banishes Albert Park heartbreak

Oscar Piastri started from pole position in his first grand prix since his heartbreak at Albert Park and drove a near-faultless race en route to victory.

  • Russell Bennett
Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto.

$791,000 per race: The reason Aussie Formula 1 driver could be out of a job

The brutal reality is that Jack Doohan’s seat at Alpine is already under threat one race into his F1 career. Here’s why.

  • Matthew Clayton
Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates on the podium.

‘Perfect drive’ stuns F1 world: Piastri shows nerves of steel to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Australian Formula 1 superstar Oscar Piastri put on a driving masterclass in Baku to hold off Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

  • Russell Bennett
Lando Norris (left) had a compelling battle with his teammate, Piastri.

Piastri clinches first GP victory after stunning drama with teammate Norris

On lap 68 of the 70-lap Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris slowed down to let Australian star Oscar Piastri past – securing the 23-year-old his maiden victory at the pinnacle of motor sport.

  • Russell Bennett