George Russell took a comfortable victory in the Australian Grand Prix at the start of a new era of Formula 1 after a brief early scrap with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Russell and Leclerc staged a close fight for the first 10 laps with frequent lead changes before Ferrari's decision to stay out during a virtual safety car period took them out of contention for the win.

Foxtel / Kayo Sports launched its 2026 motorsport yesterday at the global F1 Exhibition in Melbourne, announcing a new rights agreement and a dedicated motorsport show. Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany announced a new partnership extension with Formula 1 with comprehensive, Live, and 4K* coverage, plus live feeds and dedicated Kayo Minis.

Lando Norris did not mince his words about the 2026 Formula 1 cars after the first race of the season. The British driver was not happy with the quality of racing in Melbourne. "Even worse (than yesterday),