George Russell won the Australian GP, the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Melbourne. The Briton led a Mercedes 1-2, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second, while Charles Leclerc took Ferrari to third place. The race featured different strategies, Virtual Safety Car moments, and important battles throughout the field.
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Gabriel Bortoleto crossed the finish line in ninth place with Audi. The Brazilian gained positions in the final part of the race after some overtakes and secured the first two points in the history of the German team in Formula 1 in its debut as an official team in the category.
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Check out the images from the 2026 Australian GP:
