2026 Australian GP Qualifying Archives

Heading into the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Charles Leclerc has discussed whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton and how he expects Ferrari to fare against Mercedes this weekend

Leclerc believes Ferrari will be closer but still a step behind Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago07 mins

Heading into the Chinese GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has opened up about the impact of multiple set-up changes on his performance in Melbourne, whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton more, whether Ferrari can challenge Mercedes in Shanghai, and how difficult it is to process the new regulations and effectively deal with the energy requirements…

Jonathan Wheatley has discussed Audi's historic point-scoring F1 debut as Gabriel Bortoleto claimed a P9 finish at the 2026 Australian GP

Wheatley: Audi can hold their “head up high” after points on F1 debut at 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Team principal Jonathan Wheatley opened up about Audi’s expectations ahead of the season opener, sentiments following the race, potential updates to the engine, and Gabriel Bortoleto’s battle with Arvid Lindblad after the German squad scored points on their F1 debut at the 2026 Australian GP. Despite claiming a spot in Q3, Bortoleto was ultimately unable…

Nico Hülkenberg qualified P11 for the 2026 Australian GP after fighting technical issues in Q2 but remains positive about Audi's competitive position in the F1 midfield.

Hülkenberg “very positive” after P11 in 2026 F1 Australian GP Qualifying

Valeria Penachi2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Nico Hülkenberg’s 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying session ended in Q2 after technical difficulties disrupted his rhythm. The Audi driver battled multiple issues in Q1 before managing one clean lap in the second session. Despite missing Q3, Hülkenberg remained positive about the team’s competitive position within the midfield. The German driver qualified P11 for Sunday’s…

A Q1 accident in Qualifying for the F1 Australian GP left Red Bull driver Max Verstappen unable to set a time as ended the session in 20th.

Verstappen knocked out in Q1 after high-speed Turn 1 crash during Qualifying at F1 Australian GP

Rebecca Malitz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Max Verstappen will head into the F1 Australian GP from the back of the grid, after an accident in Qualifying left him unable to set a time. Verstappen will start the F1 Australian GP from 20th on the grid. Heading into the weekend, the Red Bull driver looked like a candidate who could challenge for…

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have discussed Alpine's performance during F1 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the 2026 Australian GP

Gasly and Colapinto discuss how prepared Alpine are for the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

As F1 ushers in its biggest regulation changes in decades, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have shared their thoughts on Alpine’s performance during 2026 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them register 349 laps,…