Russell puts Mercedes on pole at Australian Grand Prix

Live: F1 qualifying up next in Melbourne for Australian Grand Prix

The first qualifying session for the 2026 Formula 1 season is approaching at Albert Park. Follow live.

By Michael Doyle

Australian Grand Prix: F1 qualifying – live

Updates from the Formula 1 GP season-opener in Melbourne Session starts in Albert Park at 4pm AEDT/5am GMT Any thoughts? Email Joey If you’re just popping your head back in for the first time since last season, I’m afraid there’s a whole new vocabulary that you’re going to need to come to grips with. There’s now hybrid engines and active aerodynamics to contend with, as well as the departure of the DRS and the arrival of overtake mode and recharge mode. Didn’t do the required reading and h...

By Joey Lynch

F1 Australian Grand Prix qualifying results

Who will take pole position for the first race of the 2026 F1 season?