Formula One's sweeping technical changes proved divisive among drivers, but there were few complaints from George Russell after he took pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Australian ​Grand Prix on Saturday.

It’s a perfect 1-2 finish from Mercedes at Albert Park after a Ferrari fumble and a Oscar Piastri heartbreak to launch the F1 2026 season.

after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari