1 Australian GP 2026: Russell Leads a Mercedes Front-Row Lockout George Russell put nearly three tenths between himself and his own teammate, and the rest of the grid never got a look at either of them. Qualifying Australia 7 Mar 2026 4 MIN 2 Australian GP 2026: Russell Wins on a Lap 12 VSC Pit Call George Russell beat a faster-closing Kimi Antonelli to open the new regulation era, but the race was really decided by who blinked first under the Virtual Safety Car. Race Australia 8 Mar 2026 7 MIN