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The highly anticipated 2026 Formula 1 season is set to begin with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s iconic Albert Park Circuit. As the opening race of the new F1 campaign, the event is expected to draw massive global attention from motorsport fans eager to see teams and drivers begin their battle for the championship.

Are you ready for the return of Formula 1? The 2026 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Oscar Piastri finished fastest at the end of FP2 at the Australian Grand Prix, in a session where the Mercedes-powered teams laid down a strong marker. The McLaren driver ended the session with a 1:19.

Just over a year after getting approval to join the grid, the sport’s newest team will make its debut this week. And the U.S.-based brand wants to keep the expedited timeline going.

Leclerc lapped the Melbourne circuit in 1 minute, 20.267 seconds on soft tyres, almost half a second quicker than Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton