George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By STEWART BELLMarch 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM

George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2

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George Russell of Britain won the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne on March 8, 2026. The Mercedes team achieved a 1-2 finish, with Russell's teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy securing second place. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco finished third. The race also saw an incident during the formation lap, where McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia crashed, though the article does not mention if this affected the race outcome. The victory marks a significant achievement for Russell and the Mercedes team in the Formula One season.

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