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‘It’s playing Mario Kart. This is not racing.’ Verstappen tears into new F1 era
The four-time world champion’s slow start to the year has only added to his pre-season concerns.
- Tom Cary
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Australian Grand Prix as it happened: Piastri breaks down his gut-wrenching crash as attention turns to Shanghai
Recap all the news, action and talking points from the season’s first Formula 1 grand prix from Albert Park.
- Russell Bennett, Scott Spits, Hannah Kennelly, Matthew Clayton and Selma Milovanovic
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
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
New cars, new rules and a Kim K cameo? How this year’s Australian Grand Prix will be different
New cars, new regulations, and a new team. Welcome to the start of the 2026 Formula 1 championship season. Will Oscar Piastri make the podium at Albert Park, and which celebrities will be there?
- Hannah Kennelly
‘Recipe for disaster’: Oscar Piastri’s worries over Formula 1 rules revamp
Oscar Piastri has raised concerns about safety issues stemming from an F1 rules overall ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, worried about potential chaos at the start of the season-opener.
- Ian Chadband
Oscar Piastri had his best day since August. He still needs a lot to go his way
The Australian driver re-discovered his best form as the Formula 1 season approaches its conclusion.
‘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
Piastri’s grip on F1 lead slipping as teammate Norris qualifies in pole position
If Norris goes onto win the Mexico Grand Prix, Piastri will need to finish in the top four to stay ahead in the drivers’ championships. But the Australian is starting a lot further back on the grid
- Alan Baldwin
‘That’s not fair’: Piastri’s battle with Norris explodes, overshadows McLaren title
Marina Bay wasn’t the disastrous result for Oscar Piastri that Baku was, but the young Aussie’s famously calm demeanour is getting a serious workout now.
- Russell Bennett