Australia 2026: George wins, Merc solid

Mercedes seems to have the upper hand in the new regulations as George wins the opening race in Australia. Fellow driver Kimi Antonelli came second while Charles got the final podium spot.

George takes Merc to victory in Australia

Mercedes looked solid in all the practice sessions. While they missed the regulations from 2022-25, it doesn’t seem to be the case in this new era. They control the PU and also have a solid team which can build a Championship winning car. The Qualifying was astonishing as both the Merc had a healthy lead over Ferrari which seemed like a distant second.

George did not get the start he hoped for as Charles got a solid start. However Mercedes made the most of the Virtual Safety Car and got the pitstops at the right time. George had the pace and eventually overtook the two Ferraris. Kimi did a decent job too with being there with George all the time. Mercedes seem to have the upper hand currently but it needs to be seen if they can sustain it in the entire season.

Ferrari second best in Australia

Ferrari have a good package but they need to work on the performance. Charles LeClerc got a solid start but it was not enough to sustain it. He finished third and Hamilton was fourth. They have a good starting point but fighting Mercedes would not be easy. Ferrari have two solid drivers they just need to get everything together.

Arvid Lindblad scored points in his rookie F1 race. Audi scored points in their first F1 race.

Australia GP : Top 10 – George wins