P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Saturday’s qualifying in Melbourne has set the Australian Grand Prix grid
The starting order for the first race of the F1 2026 season is set in Melbourne at Albert Park Circuit.
George Russell claimed pole position for Mercedes, with Kimi Antonelli in second place, setting up a front-row lockout for the team.
Lando Norris, the reigning champion, will start sixth, while Max Verstappen faces a challenge starting from 20th due to a crash in Q1.
Aston Martin faces uncertainty as both drivers are set to begin the race, with Lance Stroll at the back of the grid after failing to set a time in qualifying.
The Australian Grand Prix will start on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 3 pm local time (AEDT) at Albert Park Circuit.
Viewers worldwide can catch the race on various broadcasters like Sky Sports in the UK, Apple TV in the US, and more depending on their region.
