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F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and grid positions
The F1 qualifying session for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne will take place on Saturday, March 7, with full results, times, and finishing order to follow. Lando Norris, the reigning champion, and home hero Oscar Piastri will battle for pole position in what promises to be an exciting session. The qualifying conditions and regulations for the 2026 season have changed, leading to unpredictable outcomes. All eyes will be on Aston Martin, as concerns about battery shortage and Honda power unit issues could affect their performance on Sunday. The updated qualifying format now eliminates 6 cars after Q1 and Q2, with 10 cars competing in the pole shootout in Q3, which now lasts for 13 minutes. Stay tuned for the qualifying results table and in-depth coverage of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
