Data recap · 8 Mar 2026

Russell wins the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

George Russell won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes, starting from pole position.

Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished second, 2.974s behind, with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) completing the podium.

Fastest lap: Max Verstappen, 1:22.091 on lap 43.

Biggest climber: Max Verstappen, P20 to P6 (+14).

6 retirements: Stroll (lap 43), Alonso (lap 21), Bottas (lap 15), Hadjar (lap 10), Piastri (lap 0), Hülkenberg (lap 0).

Championship leader: George Russell on 25 points, 7 ahead of Kimi Antonelli after round 1.

Automated recap built from the published race classification. Full classification · Standings