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A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.
George Russell will start the first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on pole position, after an impressive qualifying performance in Melbourne. The Mercedes driver pipped his teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.
As Formula 1's brave new 2026 era starts in Melbourne, here are five quick takeways from Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Check out the full report and results from F1 qualifying in Australia.
Mercedes has been fined after Kimi Antonelli’s car left the garage in an unsafe condition during qualifying at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.