Formula 1, Australian GP in Melbourne, Qualifying

Mar 7, 2026

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2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing seen in the paddock as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307147335478320
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Carlos Sainz of Williams seen in the paddock as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307177717453641
MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552636839 originalFilename: 552636839.jpg
MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552636867 originalFilename: 552636867.jpg
MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637138 originalFilename: 552637138.jpg
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Oscar Piastri of McLaren during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307157552482787
MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637241 originalFilename: 552637241.jpg
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307137440769430
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, The damaged car of Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes is towed from the track during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307113490929105
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307197278712012
MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637273 originalFilename: 552637273.jpg
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, The damaged car of Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes is towed from the track during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307191240566577
MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637275 originalFilename: 552637275.jpg
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307162561307980
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Lando Norris of McLaren during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307188604155790
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307118212060714
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307135090814467
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver George Russell of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying session at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto of Audi Revolut F1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto of Audi Revolut F1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Oscar Piastri of McLaren during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307125157652671
MELBOURNE - Oscar Piastri (McLaren) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637681 originalFilename: 552637681.jpg
MELBOURNE - Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637683 originalFilename: 552637683.jpg
MELBOURNE - Sergio Perez (Cadillac) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637684 originalFilename: 552637684.jpg
MELBOURNE - George Russell (Mercedes) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637697 originalFilename: 552637697.jpg
MELBOURNE - Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637720 originalFilename: 552637720.jpg
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Sergio Perez of Cadillac during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307197521816745
MELBOURNE - Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637746 originalFilename: 552637746.jpg
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307162561800609
7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG spins out in turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper
7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG hits the wall on turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Sergio Perez of Cadillac during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307152274209861
7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG sits in his smashed car on the other side of the track after hitting the wall on turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper
7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG sits in his smashed car on the other side of the track after hitting the wall on turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper
7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG is picked up by the safety car after hitting the wall on turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Sergio Perez of Cadillac during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307138053499419
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307156507473180
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Esteban Ocon of Haas F1 Team during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307190419367928
2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin during a Free Practice Session Three as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307192421692480
MELBOURNE Mechanics work on the car of Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying session at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE During the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images
MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

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2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing seen in the paddock as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307147335478320

2026 AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX, Carlos Sainz of Williams seen in the paddock as part of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Saturday, March 7, 2026. ( NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MELBOURNE VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Copyright: xJOELxCARRETTx 20260307177717453641

MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552636839 originalFilename: 552636839.jpg

MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552636867 originalFilename: 552636867.jpg

MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637138 originalFilename: 552637138.jpg

MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637241 originalFilename: 552637241.jpg

MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637273 originalFilename: 552637273.jpg

MELBOURNE - Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637275 originalFilename: 552637275.jpg

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver George Russell of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying session at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto of Audi Revolut F1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto of Audi Revolut F1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team after the accident during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE - Oscar Piastri (McLaren) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637681 originalFilename: 552637681.jpg

MELBOURNE - Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637683 originalFilename: 552637683.jpg

MELBOURNE - Sergio Perez (Cadillac) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637684 originalFilename: 552637684.jpg

MELBOURNE - George Russell (Mercedes) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637697 originalFilename: 552637697.jpg

MELBOURNE - Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637720 originalFilename: 552637720.jpg

MELBOURNE - Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) in action during the third free practice session at the Albert Park Circuit in the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix. SANDER KONING ANP xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 552637746 originalFilename: 552637746.jpg

7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG spins out in turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper

7th March 2026: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day; George Russell of the United Kingdom driving the 63 Mercedes AMG F! W17 Mercedes AMG hits the wall on turn 2 DavidxWoodley Content restricted for UK based newspaper

MELBOURNE Mechanics work on the car of Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team during the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying session at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE During the Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images

MELBOURNE Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri of McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team during Formula 1 Melbourne free practice and qualifying at Albert Park on March 7, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia Photo by DeFodi Images