Qualifying · Australian Grand Prix
Russell on pole for the Australian Grand Prix
George Russell topped qualifying by 0.293s from Antonelli.
George Russell (Mercedes) took pole position for the Australian Grand Prix with a 1:18.518, 0.293s ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Isack Hadjar starts third.
It's Russell's first pole of 2026.
Knocked out in Q2: Hülkenberg, Bearman, Ocon, Gasly and Albon.
Out in Q1: Colapinto, Alonso, Pérez and Bottas.
At RB F1 Team, Lawson out-qualified Lindblad by 1.253s. At Alpine F1 Team, Gasly out-qualified Colapinto by 0.769s.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:18.518 | |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:18.811 | +0.293s |
| 3 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 1:19.303 | +0.785s |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:19.327 | +0.809s |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:19.380 | +0.862s |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:19.475 | +0.957s |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:19.478 | +0.960s |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | 1:19.994 | +1.476s |
| 9 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 1:21.247 | +2.729s |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:20.221 |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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