ジョージ・ラッセルが2026年F1オーストラリアGPのポールポジションを1:18.518のラップタイムで獲得し、メルセデスチームメイトのキミ・アントネッリ（1:18.811）がFP3での大クラッシュから回復して続いた。アルバートパークのセッションは、マックス・フェルスタッペンのQ1クラッシュ（20位スタート）、レッドフラッグ、メルセデスのアセーフリリースに対する€7,500の罰金で乱れ、新レギュレーション下でのメルセデスの支配力を際立たせた。
メルボルンのアルバートパークで3月7日に行われたシーズン開幕戦、2026年オーストラリアGPの予選セッションは、日曜のレースを前にメルセデスの支配ぶりと高いドラマを届けた。
X上の議論では、フェルスタッペンのクラッシュとチーム罰金にもかかわらず、ジョージ・ラッセルがポール、アントネッリが続くメルセデスの2026年オーストラリアGP予選での支配的な1-2を祝う声が上がっている。感情は彼らのペースやデータ分析への興奮から、パワーアニットの優位性への懐疑、ルクレールらライバルからの驚きの声、ノリスが新型マシンを「史上最悪」と呼ぶものまで多岐にわたる。
🚨| McLaren's theory on Mercedes' concerning Australia F1 advantage:
— This is Formula 1 (@ThisIsFormu1a1) March 7, 2026
— McLaren is analyzing its performance gap to Mercedes after the Australian Grand Prix qualifying revealed Mercedes' dominance. Speaking to media, Andrea Stella explained:
“As you can imagine, this was one of… pic.twitter.com/IbywIYavCs
A deep dive into the data reveals exactly where Mercedes’ W17 destroyed the field, as George Russell took pole position in Melbourne.https://t.co/sNkFtBtv6P
— PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1) March 7, 2026
🏁 Lando Norris calls F1’s new engines and chassis "the worst," after a tough qualifying session in Melbourne, as McLaren struggles to match Mercedes’ pace. 😢👉 https://t.co/Qf54ZpTMt6
— Flashscore.co.uk (@FlashscoreUK) March 7, 2026
Mercedes F1 dominance splits drivers as Charles Leclerc shocked and Max Verstappen ‘not surprised’ https://t.co/ziYY8vW4y9
— TIFOSI CLUB (@tifosiclub) March 7, 2026
Mercedes didn’t wait around in https://t.co/EuOnF6Aago Russell takes pole at the F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026 qualifying with a 1:18.518 as Mercedes lock out the front row with Kimi Antonelli. The power unit advantage everyone suspected through testing just showed up on the…
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George Russell guided Mercedes to a commanding 1-2 finish with rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Formula 1 season-opening 2026 Australian Grand Prix on March 8 at Albert Park, heralding the new regulations era of 50/50 hybrid power units, active aerodynamics, and sustainable fuels. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc held third ahead of Lewis Hamilton by one second, while McLaren's Lando Norris took fifth after Oscar Piastri crashed pre-start.
George Russell led teammate Kimi Antonelli to a commanding Mercedes one-two at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the Formula 1 season opener featuring 11 teams for the first time since 2016 under major new regulations. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton followed in third and fourth amid strategic missteps, while debuts for Audi and Cadillac brought midfield promise despite challenges.
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Mercedes secured a commanding 1-2 finish at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with George Russell winning from pole ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third — as covered in our race report. The result amplified questions over Ferrari's decision not to pit under virtual safety car periods, a call Lewis Hamilton criticized on team radio amid McLaren's praise for Mercedes' power unit mastery.
George Russell led Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by just 0.026 seconds to top first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. The session featured several incidents investigated by stewards, including encounters involving Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, Alex Albon and Sergio Perez, and Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson. All probes resulted in no further action.
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Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session for Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of teammate George Russell. The pair dominated FP3 at Suzuka by a significant margin over Ferrari and McLaren rivals. Qualifying follows at 3pm local time.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, outpacing teammate George Russell who will start second despite setup struggles. Antonelli's strong performance continues his impressive start to the 2026 season, where he sits just four points behind Russell in the standings. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged a backfired adjustment left Russell facing challenges into Sunday's race.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets for Mercedes on the final day of the first 2026 Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain, ahead of teammate George Russell. The 19-year-old's 1m33.669s lap was 0.249s quicker than Russell's morning benchmark, marking the only sub-1m34s times of the week. Lewis Hamilton set the third-fastest time for Ferrari before a late mechanical issue ended his session early.