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Mercedes demonstration: Russell takes pole position in Melbourne

Colleague Kimi Antonelli in second place. Isack Hadjar in Red Bull ahead of Charles Leclerc in Ferrari and the two McLarens. Verstappen's crash

7 Mar, 03:33 — 8 Mar, 07:14
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BBCHigh22h ago

'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'

George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick. Lando Norris was not so happy after Australian Grand Prix qualifying.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in thrilling Formula One season-opener

Russell claims victory ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli Home town hopeful Oscar Piastri crashes out in formation lap George Russell has won the Australian Grand Prix with a commanding drive from the front of the grid and with his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in second, securing a strong one-two for the team. He was ultimately in complete control in the first round of the new Formula One season in Melbourne on Sunday but only after Ferrari had brought a thrilling and feisty scra...

By Giles Richards at Albert Park

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nzz2h ago

Mercedes-Pilot Russell läutet neue Formel-1-Ära mit Sieg ein

Neue Regeln, neue Formel 1: Das Konzept greift. Beim wilden Saisonstart in Australien präsentiert sich Mercedes stark und siegreich. Für Nico Hülkenberg und Audi gibt es rasch eine Enttäuschung.

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berlingske1d ago

Russell tager pole position i ren Mercedes-opvisning

Det bliver med to Mercedes-biler i front, når Formel 1-feltet søndag tager hul på sæsonen i Melbourne.

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abc-australiaHigh1d ago

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

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irozhlas2h ago

Úvodní závod formule 1 v režii Mercedesu. V Austrálii zvítězil Russell před Antonellim, třetí dojel Leclerc

Úvodní Velkou cenu Austrálie mistrovství světa formule 1 ovládli jezdci týmu Mercedes. Zvítězil Brit George Russell o necelé tři sekundy před týmovým kolegou Italem Andreou Antonellim. Třetí skončil Monačan Charles Leclerc z Ferrari.

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der-standard2h ago

Formel 1 startet mit Mercedes-Doppelsieg in Melbourne in die neue Regelära

George Russell gewann vor seinem Teamkollegen Kimi Antonelli und den beiden Ferraris

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aktualne-cz1h ago

Úvodní závod F1 v Austrálii ovládly mercedesy, vyhrál Russell před Antonellim

Úvodní Velkou cenu Austrálie mistrovství světa formule 1 ovládli jezdci týmu Mercedes. Zvítězil Brit George Russell o necelé tři sekundy před týmovým kolegou Italem Andreou Antonellim. Třetí skončil Monačan Charles Leclerc z Ferrari.

By ČTK

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1d ago

Contender’s epic crash ahead of Australian Grand Prix qualifying - SMH.com.au

Contender’s epic crash ahead of Australian Grand Prix qualifying  SMH.com.au

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

Mercedes driver George Russell wins Australian GP in Melbourne

Mercedes driver George Russell on Sunday won the first race of Formula 1 season in Melbourne. The British driver prevailed over his Italian teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Australian Grand Prix.

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hinduMostly Factual9h ago

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen crashes

It was a nightmare for four-time world champion Verstappen — the 2023 and 2024 pole-sitter — who slammed into the barriers at Turn 1 of his first flying lap in Q1

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luxemburger-wort1h ago

Spektakulär und spannend: George Russell läutet neue Ära mit Sieg ein

Neue Regeln, neue Formel 1: Das Konzept greift. Beim wilden Saisonstart in Australien präsentiert sich Mercedes stark und siegreich.

By dpa,dpa

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japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

George Russell and Mercedes dominate season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Having dominated qualifying, pole-sitter Russell's first win at Albert Park underlined Mercedes' promising preseason form.

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cyprus-mail21h ago

Russell surprised by ‘amazing’ Mercedes car after taking pole in Australia

Formula One’s sweeping technical changes proved divisive among drivers, but there were few complaints from George Russell after he took pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday. Russell’s pole lap was nearly eight-tenths of a second quicker than third-fastest Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull, underlining Mercedes’ promising form […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual2h ago

Russell wins Formula One Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes

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newsbeast2h ago

Formula 1: Θρίαμβος του Τζορτζ Ράσελ στη Μελβούρνη – Κυριαρχικό 1-2 της Mercedes στην πρεμιέρα του πρωταθλήματος

Η σεζόν του 2026 στη Formula 1 άρχισε με τρόπο που θύμισε από την πρώτη κιόλας στιγμή πόσο απρόβλεπτο μπορεί να είναι το κορυφαίο μηχανοκίνητο πρωτάθλημα. Το Grand Prix της Αυστραλίας αποτέλεσε το πρώτο δείγμα γραφής της νέας χρονιάς και μέσα από τα πολλά περιστατικά και τις συνεχείς ανατροπές που σημειώθηκαν στην πίστα, φάνηκε ξεκάθαρα ότι το σκηνικό των αγώνων έχει αλλάξει σημαντικά σε σχέση με όσα είχαμε συνηθίσει μέχρι σήμερα. Η πρεμιέρα της χρονιάς στο Άλμπερτ Παρκ έδωσε ένα πρώτο στίγμα...

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20-minutenMostly Factual1d ago

Russell holt sich erste Pole – Verstappen crasht

Das erste Qualifying der neuen Formel-1-Saison ist Geschichte. Mercedes dominiert, Verstappen floppt.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual23h ago

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP

Verstappen crashed out in chaotic qualifying

By AFP

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Coverage Timeline

First report: sydney-morning-herald · 7 Mar, 03:33Full coverage: All 18 sources within 1d 4hWindow: 1d 4h
sydney-morning-herald7 Mar, 03:33First to report

Contender’s epic crash ahead of Australian Grand Prix qualifying - SMH.com.au

1h later
abc-australia7 Mar, 04:38

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

2h later
berlingske7 Mar, 06:41

Russell tager pole position i ren Mercedes-opvisning

1h later
20-minuten7 Mar, 07:47

Russell holt sich erste Pole – Verstappen crasht

express-tribune7 Mar, 08:21

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian GP

2h later
BBC7 Mar, 10:15

'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'

cyprus-mail7 Mar, 10:28

Russell surprised by ‘amazing’ Mercedes car after taking pole in Australia

12h later
hindu7 Mar, 22:29

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 for Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen crashes

7h later
der-standard8 Mar, 05:28

Formel 1 startet mit Mercedes-Doppelsieg in Melbourne in die neue Regelära

channel-news-asia8 Mar, 05:32

Russell wins Formula One Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes

irozhlas8 Mar, 05:49

Úvodní závod formule 1 v režii Mercedesu. V Austrálii zvítězil Russell před Antonellim, třetí dojel Leclerc

nzz8 Mar, 05:49

Mercedes-Pilot Russell läutet neue Formel-1-Ära mit Sieg ein

The Guardian8 Mar, 05:53

George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix in thrilling Formula One season-opener

newsbeast8 Mar, 05:59

Formula 1: Θρίαμβος του Τζορτζ Ράσελ στη Μελβούρνη – Κυριαρχικό 1-2 της Mercedes στην πρεμιέρα του πρωταθλήματος

aktualne-cz8 Mar, 06:23

Úvodní závod F1 v Austrálii ovládly mercedesy, vyhrál Russell před Antonellim

japan-times8 Mar, 06:24

George Russell and Mercedes dominate season-opening Australian Grand Prix

luxemburger-wort8 Mar, 06:54

Spektakulär und spannend: George Russell läutet neue Ära mit Sieg ein

Yahoo8 Mar, 07:14Latest update

Mercedes driver George Russell wins Australian GP in Melbourne