There is a new team on the grid this year. F1 veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are back in seats, driving for Cadillac, giving the series 22 cars. Audio, formerly known as Kick Sauber, has Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto looking to make waves.

Here is more information on the F1 Australian Grand Prix from the AP: MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mercedes has revealed its dominant hand during qualifying for Sunday’s Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 ignites with a dramatic Australian Grand Prix qualifying! George Russell stunned with pole for Mercedes, leading a front-row lockout alongside teammate Kimi Antonelli. The session saw a major upset as Max Verstappen crashed out early.

From George Russell’s commanding pole position in Melbourne to Max Verstappen’s fresh criticism of the new regulations, here are the day’s biggest stories in Formula 1. A Mercedes front-row lockout was widely expected - and that is exactly what unfolded - but the gap to their closest rivals turned out to be even larger than many had predicted heading into the weekend.

Cadillac made it to the checkered flag in its maiden Formula 1 grand prix, albeit three laps down. Here’s how it unfolded

After several years in which the teams’ performances converged so much that the sport was determined by finer margins than ever, 2026 sees a comprehensive reset. The cars are smaller and lighter, and they have different aerodynamic configurations for the corners and the straights.

Plus: The FCC is looking into more regulations for sports broadcasts, and IndyCar races are a pretty good time

India had Formula 1 for three years, then lost it to taxes, red tape, and short-termism. More than a decade on, the fight to bring it back is finally getting serious.