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Motor racing

George Russell warns that Mercedes must raise game despite one-two at Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.

Pole-sitter George Russell says his Mercedes more go-kart than ‘bouncing bus’

George Russell and Mercedes were tipped in pre-season as the ones to beat in Formula One, and they lived up to expectations at the  Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell and Mercedes were tipped in pre-season as the ones to beat in Formula One, and they lived up to expectations at the  Australian Grand Prix.

The Big Question

Will Formula One's Lando Norris be a one-hit wonder?

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Dec 7, 2025.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Dec 7, 2025.

Aston Martin feel ‘powerless’ as battery problem risks Australian Grand Prix participation

Aston Martin mechanics work on the car of Canadian driver Lance Stroll in the pits during the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin mechanics work on the car of Canadian driver Lance Stroll in the pits during the second practice session of the Australian Grand Prix.

Formula for a new era: Changes aplenty

Mechanics take the car of Aston Martin’s Canadian driver Lance Stroll for scrutineering ahead of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
Mechanics take the car of Aston Martin’s Canadian driver Lance Stroll for scrutineering ahead of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

MotoGP boss says Qatar GP looks ‘very difficult’, adds to F1 uncertainty for Bahrain GP

MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta indicated the Qatar race could be rescheduled for later in the year.
MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta indicated the Qatar race could be rescheduled for later in the year.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

A picture shows the logo of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the Women's Alpine skiing Olympia delle Tofane slope in the background, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, on Dec 12, 2025.
A picture shows the logo of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the Women's Alpine skiing Olympia delle Tofane slope in the background, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, on Dec 12, 2025.

Teams on edge as F1 reset faces litmus test in Australia

McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri inspects his car with team mechanics in the garage ahead of the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park on March 5.
McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri inspects his car with team mechanics in the garage ahead of the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park on March 5.

Oscar Piastri cool on prospects of breakthrough win at Australian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 11, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 11, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc marries long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux got married in a private ceremony in Monaco, on Feb 28.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux got married in a private ceremony in Monaco, on Feb 28.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.