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F1 race bans, a 455-day FIA penalty and pre-planned DNFs- brace yourself for the Australian Grand Prix
The F1 2026 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix, bringing major setbacks for some teams and drivers.
As the stars of the grid gather in Melbourne, major storylines are already emerging even before the cars hit the track.
Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin squad faces challenges that could hinder their race performance.
New regulations have stirred concerns among top drivers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman aims to race clean to avoid accumulating more penalty points.
Bearman’s risky situation could lead to a race ban if he reaches the maximum limit of penalty points.
Former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas returns to the grid with new team Cadillac, aiming to help them establish themselves in the competitive world of F1.
