Race · Australian Grand Prix
Russell wins the Australian Grand Prix
George Russell won the race ahead of Antonelli and Leclerc.
George Russell (Mercedes) won the Australian Grand Prix from pole, 2.974s ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
It's Russell's first win of 2026.
Max Verstappen gained 14 places, from 20th to 6th. Carlos Sainz gained 6 places, from 21st to 15th.
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap, a 1:22.091.
6 retirements: Stroll (lapped), Alonso (retired), Bottas (retired), Hadjar (retired), Piastri (did not start) and Hülkenberg (did not start).
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:23:06.801 |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +2.974 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +15.519 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +16.144 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +51.741 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +54.617 |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +4.593 |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | +11.816 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +12.775 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | +29.027 |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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