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Oscar Piastri

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.

Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 7, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during qualifying REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 7, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during qualifying REUTERS/Mark Peterson

Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 7, 2026 A race marshal waves a red flag after Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli crashes during the third practice session REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 7, 2026 A race marshal waves a red flag after Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli crashes during the third practice session REUTERS/Mark Peterson

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.

F1 likely to drop Bahrain and Saudi races without replacements amid Gulf conflict

Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

McLaren's Piastri fastest at home Grand Prix, Aston Martin battle

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 6, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during practice REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 6, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during practice REUTERS/Mark Peterson

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 --

Formula 1 champion Norris hungry for more glory

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris signs autographs for fans ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris signs autographs for fans ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams

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.

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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.