George Russell Won Australian Grand Prix 2026 for Mercedes in F1 2026 Season Opener
On 8 March 2026, George Russell of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One (F1) Team won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix (GP), also known as F1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026) at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, marking the opening race of the F1 World Championship 2026 season and the beginning of F1’s new technical regulation era.
On 8 March 2026, George Russell of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One (F1) Team won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix (GP), also known as F1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026) at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, marking the opening race of the F1 World Championship 2026 season and the beginning of F1’s new technical regulation era.
- George Russell secured victory from pole position to lead a 1–2 finish ahead of teammate (Mercedes) Kimi Antonelli on his full-season debut, while Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari finished third to complete the podium.
- The victory marked George Russell’s sixth F1 Grand Prix win and Mercedes’ 132nd Grand Prix victory with its 61st one-two finish.
2026 Formula One (F1) Regulation Changes:
Hybrid Power: The 2026 F1 regulations introduced major changes to the chassis and power unit, featuring a 50:50 power split between the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and Electric Power Unit (EPU).
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