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Malukas β€œvery happy” with P3 at IndyCar's Phoenix Race after starting on pole Team Penke driver, David Malukas, remained "very happy" with a P3 finish after starting at pole at IndyCar's Phoenix Race. After the first pole position in h

Malukas β€œvery happy” with P3 at IndyCar's Phoenix Race after starting on pole www.pitdebrief.com/post/malukas...

10.03.2026 00:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Newgarden on how the No. 2 team "executed" in Phoenix to take the IndyCar Championship lead Josef Newgarden leads the IndyCar Championship after winning his first race of the season in Phoenix. The Nashville native took the championship lead after Palo

Newgarden on how the No. 2 team "executed" in Phoenix to take the IndyCar Championship lead www.pitdebrief.com/post/newgard...

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Rasmussen left gutted after collision with Power in 2026 IndyCar race at Phoenix Raceway Christian Rasmussen's first oval race of the 2026 IndyCar season came to a bitter conclusion in Phoenix. The Danish driver finished the race in P14 after making

Rasmussen left gutted after collision with Power in 2026 IndyCar race at Phoenix Raceway www.pitdebrief.com/post/christi...

10.03.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sainz highlights three areas Williams are lacking in after difficult 2026 F1 Australian GP Carlos Sainz had a weekend to forget at the 2026 F1 Australian GP as his Williams car let him down on numerous occasions. He crossed the line in P15 in the end.

Sainz highlights three areas Williams are lacking in after difficult 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/sainz-h...

10.03.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Albon discusses Williams struggles at 2026 F1 Australian GP Alex Albon crossed the finish line in P12 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, beating his teammate Carlos Sainz by three positions, but both missed out on points.

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10.03.2026 00:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mekies praises Hadjar despite battery issue setback at 2026 F1 Australian GP Speaking to print media after the race, Laurent Mekies reflected on Isack Hadjar’s difficult end to a promising weekend at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, after a

Mekies praises Hadjar despite battery issue setback at 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/mekies-...

10.03.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stella outlines two areas McLaren are lacking after 2026 F1 Australian GP Led by Andrea Stella, two-time defending F1 Constructors' World Champions McLaren had a tough start to 2026 at the Australian GP in Melbourne. Lando Norris fini

Stella outlines two areas McLaren are struggling in after 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/stella-...

10.03.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œMy next target is a win” – Kato eyes progress after F3 Feature Race podium at Australian GP Taito Kato secured the first podium finish of his F3 career during the Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP weekend. The ART Grand Prix rookie finished third

β€œMy next target is a win” – Kato eyes progress after F3 Feature Race podium at Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/my-next...

09.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Slater secures "very special" P2 in the 2026 F3 Australian GP Feature Race Freddie Slater secured P2 in the 2026 F3 Australian GP Feature Race after an impressive performance at Albert Park. Speaking in a press conference attended by P

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09.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPerfect start to the season”: Ugochukwu claims maiden Feature Race victory at the 2026 F3 Australian GP Ugo Ugochukwu secured his maiden FIA Formula 3 (F3) victory in the 2026 Australian GP Feature Race, overcoming an eventful opening lap and putting a 6 second ga

β€œPerfect start to the season”: Ugochukwu claims maiden Feature Race victory at the 2026 F3 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/perfect...

09.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"We knew we were on the right track": Van Hoepen after delivering a P3 finish for Trident in Melbourne Laurens van Hoepen delivered one of the drives of the day at the 2026 F2 Feature Race at the Australian GP, charging from eleventh on the grid to claim third pl

"We knew we were on the right track": Van Hoepen after delivering a P3 finish for Trident in Melbourne www.pitdebrief.com/post/van-hoe...

09.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CΓ’mara pleased with β€œvery positive” start to rookie F2 season after strong P2 finish at 2026 Australian GP Invicta Racing's Rafael CΓ’mara got his 2026 F2 season off to a strong start at the 2026 Australian GP, claiming a 2nd-place finish on debut. The reigning Formu

CΓ’mara pleased with "very positive" start to rookie F2 season after strong P2 finish at 2026 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/camara-...

09.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tsolov says he "didn't have a doubt this moment would come" after historic 2026 F2 Australian GP win Nikola Tsolov delivered a mature and controlled drive to claim victory in the F2 Feature Race at the 2026 Australian GP, becoming the first Bulgarian winner in

Tsolov says he "didn't have a doubt this moment would come" after historic 2026 F2 Australian GP win www.pitdebrief.com/post/tsolov-...

09.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Max Verstappen to make NΓΌrburgring 24 Hours debut with Mercedes Following a difficult 2026 Australian GP that saw Max Verstappen suffer a Q1 exit and bring home a P6 finish, Verstappen Racing has announced that the four-time

Max Verstappen to make NΓΌrburgring 24 Hours debut with Mercedes www.pitdebrief.com/post/max-ver...

09.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hadjar reflects on battery issues after retirement from the 2026 F1 Australian GP Isack Hadjar's 2026 F1 Australian GP ended in retirement after battery issues plagued his Red Bull debut race. The French driver started third after a strong qu

Hadjar reflects on battery issues after retirement from the 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/hadjar-...

09.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bortoleto analyses chaotic race and points finish at 2026 F1 Australian GP The 2026 Australian GP ended on 8th March, with George Russell winning, Kimi Antonelli second, and Charles Leclerc third. The Audi F1 Team drivers, Gabriel Bort

Bortoleto analyses chaotic race and points finish at 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/bortole...

09.03.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"That's not racing, that's Formula E" β€” Bearman criticises boost mode after 2026 F1 Australian GP Despite finishing P7 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, Ollie Bearman was highly critical of the "ridiculous" new boost system and the racing produced by the new gen

"That's not racing, that's Formula E" β€” Bearman criticises boost mode after 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/2026-f1...

09.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
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Vowles and Stella on Mercedes works team power unit advantage at 2026 F1 Australian GP Team Principals James Vowles and Andrea Stella commented on the Mercedes power unit performance following the 2026 F1 Australian GP. In 2026, Mercedes-AMG Hi

Vowles and Stella on Mercedes works team power unit advantage at 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/vowles-...

09.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"No mixed emotions" - Hamilton reflects on P4 result at 2026 F1 Australian GP Lewis Hamilton secured P4 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, praising Ferrari's progress and the new generation of cars while acknowledging that the team still lacks

"No mixed emotions" - Hamilton reflects on P4 result at 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/f1-2026...

08.03.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Norris: 2026 Australian GP β€œeven worse” than expected as McLaren faces difficult race Lando Norris opened his 2026 F1 campaign with a hard-fought but underwhelming fifth place at the Australian GP. The reigning World Champion never quite foun

Norris: 2026 F1 Australian GP β€œeven worse” than expected as McLaren faces difficult race www.pitdebrief.com/post/norris-...

08.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"We want Formula 1 on steroids": Verstappen criticises 2026 F1 Australian GP After crashing in yesterday's Qualifying, Max Verstappen fought his way through the grid, finishing the F1 2026 Australian GP in P6. The Dutchman cleared 14 pos

"We want Formula 1 on steroids": Verstappen criticises 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/we-want...

08.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
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Piastri says he is "very sorry" after crash ends his F1 Australian GP before it began Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 Australian GP weekend ended in heartbreak before it had even properly begun. On his way to the starting grid at the Albert Park Circui

Piastri says he is "very sorry" after crash ends his F1 Australian GP before it began www.pitdebrief.com/post/piastri...

08.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leclerc says P3 was "the best" he could do after thrilling battle with Russell at 2026 F1 Australian GP Charles Leclerc delivered one of the drives of the day at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, storming into the lead off the start and providing George Russell with a st

Leclerc says P3 was "the best" he could do after thrilling battle with Russell at 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/leclerc...

08.03.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Antonelli overcomes early setbacks to secure P2 at the F1 2026 Australian GP Kimi Antonelli delivered a significant performance at the 2026 Australian F1 GP. The Italian driver secured his first podium of the season with a second-place f

Antonelli overcomes early setbacks to secure P2 at the F1 2026 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/antonel...

08.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Russell reflects on dominant weekend at 2026 F1 Australian GP after Mercedes 1-2 finish The 2026 F1 season kicked off with the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. George Russell’s 2026 F1 Australian GP victory gave Merc

Russell reflects on dominant weekend at 2026 F1 Australian GP after Mercedes 1-2 finish www.pitdebrief.com/post/russell...

08.03.2026 22:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vasseur: Ferrari "half-a-second" slower than Mercedes, explains straregy after 2026 F1 Australian GP Ferrari enjoyed a decent start to their campaign at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, with Charles Leclerc finishing third, behind the two Mercedes of George Russell a

Vasseur: Ferrari "half-a-second" slower than Mercedes, explains strategy after 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/vasseur...

08.03.2026 22:51 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wolff: β€œNothing between” Mercedes and Ferrari in first stint at 2026 F1 Australian GP Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and Toto Wolff were thrilled with a dominant start to the 2026 F1 season at the Australian GP. The team secured a brilliant 1-2 as

Wolff: β€œNothing between” Mercedes and Ferrari in first stint at 2026 F1 Australian GP www.pitdebrief.com/post/wolff-n...

08.03.2026 22:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Verstappen: "It's not that we are critical just to be critical, we are critical for a reason, we want it to be Formula 1, a proper Formula 1 on steroids.Β Today of course again that was not the case."

Verstappen: "It's not that we are critical just to be critical, we are critical for a reason, we want it to be Formula 1, a proper Formula 1 on steroids.Β Today of course again that was not the case."

Hadjar: β€œNo. I don't see how the racing is good. At least for me, when I'm seeing cars going by everywhere, I don't see how that's a step forward.”

Hadjar: β€œNo. I don't see how the racing is good. At least for me, when I'm seeing cars going by everywhere, I don't see how that's a step forward.”

Bearman: β€œIt's a bit ridiculous, to be honest, to have that much delta in a button, and to lose that much on the next straight. It's also very non-linear, so what you gain on the straight where you use the boost is a quarter as much as what you lose on the next straight. So unless you basically complete the move at the start of the straight, as in you exit the corner, you complete the move, and then you harvest, harvest, harvest, the next straight they're going to get you back, and that's not racing, that's Formula E.”

Bearman: β€œIt's a bit ridiculous, to be honest, to have that much delta in a button, and to lose that much on the next straight. It's also very non-linear, so what you gain on the straight where you use the boost is a quarter as much as what you lose on the next straight. So unless you basically complete the move at the start of the straight, as in you exit the corner, you complete the move, and then you harvest, harvest, harvest, the next straight they're going to get you back, and that's not racing, that's Formula E.”

08.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Norris: β€œIt's a shame, it's very artificial, depending on what the power unit decides to do and randomly does at times.Β You just get overtaken by five cars, or you can just do nothing about it sometimes.Β There's nothing we can change about it, so there's no point saying any more. Not for me.”

Norris: β€œIt's a shame, it's very artificial, depending on what the power unit decides to do and randomly does at times.Β You just get overtaken by five cars, or you can just do nothing about it sometimes.Β There's nothing we can change about it, so there's no point saying any more. Not for me.”

Lawson: β€œHonestly it's not super fun to drive in the race, you're just constantly managing energy, running out of energy, slowing down at the end of every straight.”

Lawson: β€œHonestly it's not super fun to drive in the race, you're just constantly managing energy, running out of energy, slowing down at the end of every straight.”

Ocon: β€œIt feels like it's very artificial in the way you have to drive. So if we are a bit more free on everything, it will be good.

β€œIt's painful because you can't really do much as drivers.
Once you use the boost button, and you have not managed to overtake, or even if you overtake, you are just vulnerable again on the next straight.”

Ocon: β€œIt feels like it's very artificial in the way you have to drive. So if we are a bit more free on everything, it will be good. β€œIt's painful because you can't really do much as drivers. Once you use the boost button, and you have not managed to overtake, or even if you overtake, you are just vulnerable again on the next straight.”

PΓ©rez: "I think we are all [...] with the artificial racing, it's too artificial. Unfortunately, Formula 1 has changed a lot."

PΓ©rez: "I think we are all [...] with the artificial racing, it's too artificial. Unfortunately, Formula 1 has changed a lot."

Drivers share their thoughts after the first race with the new regulations in Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ

Several drivers described the racing as overly artificial, pointing to heavy energy management and limited opportunities to actually fight on track.

#F1 #Formula1 #AusGP

08.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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2026 F1 Australian GP | Race results Round 1 of the 2026 F1 World Championship has been completed at the Australian GP in Melbourne, view the full race results here. Following total domination i

2026 F1 Australian GP | Race results

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