Australian Grand Prix
Round 1 · Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia
2026-03-08
Winner: George Russell (Mercedes)
Who won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix?
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix was won by George Russell driving for Mercedes, starting from pole position. Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished second, +2.974 behind, with Charles Leclerc completing the podium. The fastest lap of the race was set by Max Verstappen with a time of 1:22.091. It was an attrition-heavy race with 16 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Max Verstappen was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 14 positions from P20 to finish P6.
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Race Results
Qualifying
| Pos | Driver | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:19.507 |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1:20.120 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | 1:20.023 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 1:20.226 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | 1:19.664 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 1:20.010 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:19.811 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | 1:20.491 |
| 9 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:20.409 |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:20.495 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | 1:21.024 |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | 1:21.247 |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | 1:20.759 |
| 14 | Pierre Gasly | 1:21.138 |
| 15 | Alexander Albon | 1:21.051 |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | 1:21.200 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | 1:21.969 |
| 18 | Sergio Pérez | 1:22.605 |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:23.244 |