F1, Chinese Grand Prix and Sprint Qualifying
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The F1 sprint race format returns this weekend for the 2025 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. At the Singapore GP last time out, McLaren wrapped up their first back-to-back victory in the constructors' championship since 1991, with ...
George Russell will start the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on pole position, after an impressive qualifying performance in Melbourne. The Mercedes driver pipped his teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.
A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.
Check out the full report and results from F1 qualifying in Australia.
F1 officials inspect George Russell’s Mercedes for additional physical checks as FIA Technical Delegate Jo Bauer releases the final report ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
The back of the field, knocked out in Q1, is led by Aston Martin's Franando Alonso, followed by the Cadillacs of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. Verstappen will start 20th with neither Carlos Sainz nor Lance Stroll putting down a qualifying lap following their damage in Saturday's Free Practice session.
F1 Returns to Australia for the first race of the season with George Russell of Mercedes taking pole.