Race summary

Australian Grand Prix 2026

Australian Grand Prix 2026, Mar 8, 2026. George Russell won for Mercedes.

Kimi AntonelliMercedes · started P2

2

George RussellMercedes · started P1

1

Charles LeclercFerrari · started P4

3

Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit

What the race leaves behind

Win number 6 in Formula 1 for George Russell.
Win number 132 for Mercedes.
Won from pole.
After the race George Russell leads the championship on 25 points.

Biggest climbers

Places gained from the grid to the flag.

Max VerstappenP20 → P614

Carlos Sainz Jr.P21 → P156

Oliver BearmanP12 → P75

Pierre GaslyP14 → P104

Lewis HamiltonP7 → P43

In perspective

Winners of the previous editions at this circuit.

2025Lando NorrisMcLarenPole
2024Carlos Sainz Jr.Ferrarifrom P2
2023Max VerstappenRed BullPole
2022Charles LeclercFerrariPole
2019Valtteri BottasMercedesfrom P2