Nikola Tsolov wins the chaotic F2 Feature Race at the Australian GP, taking the 2026 championship lead ahead of Rafael Câmara and Laurens van Hoepen.
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2026 F2 Championship standings after the Australian GP Feature Race

The opening round of the 2026 FIA F2 Championship delivered immediate drama across both the Sprint Race andFeature Race at the Australian GP. Although Joshua Dürksen entered Sunday’s Feature Race as the early championship leader following his Sprint Race victory, the order changed dramatically after a chaotic main event. Ultimately, Nikola Tsolov claimed victory in…

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Oscar Piastri climbs into his McLaren F1 car during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne.
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Piastri says he is “very sorry” after crash ends his 2026 F1 Australian GP before it began

Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 Australian GP weekend ended in heartbreak before it had even properly begun. On his way to the starting grid at the Albert Park Circuit, the F1 McLaren driver clipped a kerb, lost control of the rear of his car and slammed into the barriers. The impact was severe enough to damage…

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Hamilton 2026 F1 Australian GP
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“No mixed emotions” — Hamilton reflects on P4 result at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton secured P4 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, praising Ferrari’s progress and the new generation of cars while acknowledging that the team still lacks pace compared to Mercedes. After a difficult qualifying session with a power issue that hurt his potential, Hamilton was set to start 7th on the grid. However, in an…

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Ugo Ugochukwu wins chaotic F3 Feature Race in Melbourne as penalties, crashes, and Safety Cars reshape the Australian GP order.
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F3 | 2026 Australian GP | Feature Race | Ugochukwu secures maiden victory as penalties reshape final order

Campos Racing’s Ugo Ugochukwu secured victory in a dramatic FIA F3 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP, overcoming multiple Safety Cars, penalties, and incidents throughout the field. The race featured early chaos, intense midfield battles, and several steward investigations, while a series of time penalties reshaped the final classification. With PREMA Racing forced to…

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MP Motorsport's Gabriele Minì during 2026 F2 Australian GP Sprint Race.
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Minì reflects on “very good” Sprint after impressive climb from the back at F2 Australian GP

MP Motorsport’s Gabriele Minì enjoyed a strong Sprint Saturday at the 2026 F2 Australian GP, fighting his way through the field from 21st to 6th. The Italian was unlucky to miss out on a chance at pole for Sunday’s Feature Race after his car suffered a loss of power, an issue he similarly faced during…

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

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…

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Hamilton 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying
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Power issues hold Hamilton back with P7 result in 2026 F1 Australian GP qualifying

After a strong start to the 2026 F1 Australian GP, with promising Free Practice results, Lewis Hamilton couldn’t carry his momentum into qualifying, with power issues dropping him to P7. The Ferrari driver’s qualifying session faded in Q2, despite having secured an initial fastest time on medium tyres before taking P3 in Q1. Although a…

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Joshua Dürksen wins the 2026 F2 Australian GP Sprint Race in Melbourne, discussing overtakes, tyre strategy and championship hopes.
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Dürksen confident after F2 Sprint Race win at Australian GP: “It’s just the best way to start the season”

Joshua Dürksen began the 2026 F2 season with a statement performance in the Sprint Race at the Australian GP in Melbourne. The Invicta Racing driver delivered a controlled and confident display, combining decisive overtaking with strong tyre management to secure the first victory of the campaign. Starting from the front row of the reverse grid,…

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Otmar Szafnauer praises Melbourne F3 Sprint Race one-two for VAR and urges the team to turn podium finishes into a regular target in 2026.
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“Your objective needs to be the podium every time” – Szafnauer after VAR 1–2 in Melbourne F3 Sprint Race

Van Amersfoort Racing CEO and Managing Partner Otmar Szafnauer praised his team after their dominant one-two finish in the F3 Sprint Race at the 2026 Australian GP. However, he also urged the team to convert the early success into consistent podium finishes throughout the 2026 season. Strong pace delivers one-two Sprint Race finish for VAR…

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