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2026 Australian Grand Prix
Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit · Melbourne, Australia
Winner
George Russell
Mercedes · 1:23:06.801
George Russell won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes, finishing 2.974 seconds ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) completing the podium. Russell had also started from pole position. Max Verstappen set the fastest lap, a 1:22.091 on lap 43.
It was round 1 of 23 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia on 6–8 March 2026.
After round 1, George Russell led the 2026 drivers' championship on 25 points, 7 ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes led the constructors' standings on 43 points.
Results
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2026 Australian Grand Prix: quick facts
When was the 2026 Australian Grand Prix?
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix took place on 6–8 March 2026. It was round 1 of 23 of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
What time did the 2026 Australian Grand Prix start?
Lights out was at 15:00 local time (04:00 UTC) on Sunday, 8 March 2026.