P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Full race results at the Australian Grand Prix, Round 1 of the 2026 F1 world championship.
George Russell won the 2026 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, forming a Mercedes 1-2 finish.
After Ferrari’s decision not to pit during an early Virtual Safety Car period, Russell and Antonelli took control of the race.
Lando Norris finished fifth, over 35 seconds behind Lewis Hamilton, while Max Verstappen recovered to sixth place from a back-row start after a Q1 crash.
Other notable finishers included Ollie Bearman, Arvid Lindblad, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Pierre Gasly scoring points in the race.
Aston Martin surprised by completing more running than expected, with Lance Stroll classified as a finisher amidst a challenging race in Melbourne.
