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Formula 1 heads into largely unknown territory this weekend in Melbourne, with new cars built to a fresh set of regulations that remain in the early stages of development. Unsurprisingly, there has already been plenty of debate about whether the series has chosen the right direction. The discussion gains even more traction when drivers speak up – and some of their early comments have been ...Keep reading

Here is all the information you need to follow the Australian Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

Carlos Sainz is the guest on the first Beyond The Grid episode of 2026.

Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta acknowledged on Wednesday that it will be “difficult” to stage the Qatar Grand Prix on 12 April, but stressed that under no circumstances would a replacement circuit be sought.
The armed conflict in the Middle East has directly impacted plans for several major international sporting events, including the Qatar Grand Prix, which is currently scheduled for 10-12 ...Keep reading

Aerodynamics have as become the biggest battleground in MotoGP, and one of the most interesting developments during the Thailand Grand Prix was a new device introduced by Aprilia.
First spotted during pre-season testing, it is effectively a copy of the F-duct concept championed by McLaren during the 2010 Formula 1 season.
On the MP4-25, an air channel at the front of the monocoque ran ...Keep reading

Oliver Bearman still dreams of securing a Formula 1 seat with Ferrari in the future.
The 20-year-old driver made his debut in the championship at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, standing in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, after the Spaniard was taken for emergency surgery for appendicitis.
His debut made Bearman the youngest-ever driver to compete for the Maranello outfit. He qualified in ...Keep reading

Formula 1 is finally back this weekend as the Australian Grand Prix will kickstart the 2026 campaign, which introduces widespread regulation changes.
The new chassis are approximately 32kg lighter with significantly less downforce, while the power unit is more reliant on electrical energy with a near-50:50 split against the internal combustion engine.
Such drastic changes, arguably the ...Keep reading

Petronas has obtained homologation for the sustainable fuel that will power the Mercedes Formula 1 engines used by the Silver Arrows as well as McLaren, Williams and Alpine. The Malaysian giant’s department responsible for the Formula 1 programme received the necessary certification to take part in the 2026 world championship at the last moment, with the season opener in Melbourne scheduled to ...Keep reading

F1 TV will once again offer fans comprehensive access to every Grand Prix, Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 2026.

We take a look back at 10 of the most memorable moments from three decades of racing in one of Formula 1’s best-loved cities.

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Australian Grand Prix weekend at the Albert Park Circuit.

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will drop five places on the Australian Grand Prix due to an outstanding penalty.
Fifteen months ago, Sauber racer Bottas spun Sergio Perez’ Red Bull around on lap one of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, landing a 10-second penalty; 45 minutes later, as Kevin Magnussen attempted to overtake Bottas around the outside in that same Turn 6, the Finn locked ...Keep reading