George Russell won the Australian GP, the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Melbourne. The Mercedes driver led a one-two finish for the German team, with Kimi Antonelli in second and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completing the podium. The race was marked by distinct strategies, Virtual Safety Car periods, and intense battles at the front.
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Gabriel Bortoleto finished in ninth position with Audi after starting tenth. The Brazilian made several overtakes in the final part of the race and secured the first two points in Audi’s Formula 1 history.
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Check out the full result of the 2026 Australian GP:
1) George Russell (Mercedes), 58 laps
2) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), +2.974
3) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), +15.519
4) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), +16.144
5) Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes), +51.741
6) Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford), +54.617
7) Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari), +1 lap
8) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), +1 lap
9) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), +1 lap
10) Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes), +1 lap
11) Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari), +1 lap
12) Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes), +1 lap
13) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), +1 lap
14) Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes), +2 laps
15) Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes), +2 laps
16) Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari), +3 laps
OUT) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda)
OUT) Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari)
OUT) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
OUT) Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes)
OUT) Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
OUT) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda)
Read more F1: Check out the images from the 2026 Australian GP
