Australia 2026
Round 1 • March 8, 2026
Circuit
Melbourne
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Chaos reigned supreme at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, with dramatic retirements and breathtaking comebacks defining the season opener. Max Verstappen's astonishing charge from P20 to a remarkable top-six finish left fans in awe, while an intense battle at the front saw five drivers cross the line within mere seconds of each other. Mechanical failures sidelined top qualifiers and local hero Oscar Piastri shockingly didn't even make the start, adding unexpected twists to an unforgettable Melbourne showdown.
Max Verstappen
30.0% of votes
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:23:06.801 | 25 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | +2.974 | 18 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | +15.519 | 15 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | +16.144 | 12 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | +51.741 | 10 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | +54.617 | 8 |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | +1 lap | 6 |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | +1 lap | 4 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | +1 lap | 2 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | +1 lap | 1 |
| 11 | Esteban Ocon | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Alexander Albon | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Liam Lawson | +1 lap | 0 |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | +2 laps | 0 |
| 15 | Carlos Sainz Jr | +2 laps | 0 |
| 16 | Sergio Perez | +3 laps | 0 |
| NC | Lance Stroll | NC | 0 |
| DNF | Fernando Alonso | Mechanical | 0 |
| DNF | Valtteri Bottas | Fuel system | 0 |
| DNF | Isack Hadjar | Engine | 0 |
| DNS | Oscar Piastri | Accident | 0 |
| DNS | Nico Hulkenberg | Mechanical | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 1:19.507 | 1:18.934 | 1:18.518 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 1:20.120 | 1:19.435 | 1:18.811 |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | 1:20.023 | 1:19.653 | 1:19.303 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 1:20.226 | 1:19.357 | 1:19.327 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | 1:19.664 | 1:19.525 | 1:19.380 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 1:20.010 | 1:19.882 | 1:19.475 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:19.811 | 1:19.921 | 1:19.478 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | 1:20.491 | 1:20.144 | 1:19.994 |
| 9 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:20.409 | 1:19.971 | 1:21.247 |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:20.495 | 1:20.221 | - |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | 1:21.024 | 1:20.303 | - |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | 1:21.247 | 1:20.311 | - |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | 1:20.759 | 1:20.491 | - |
| 14 | Pierre Gasly | 1:21.138 | 1:20.501 | - |
| 15 | Alexander Albon | 1:21.051 | 1:20.941 | - |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | 1:21.200 | 1:21.270 | - |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | 1:21.969 | - | - |
| 18 | Sergio Perez | 1:22.605 | - | - |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:23.244 | - | - |