The Australian Grand Prix is round 1 of 23 in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held in Melbourne, Australia. The race ran on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and was won by RUS.
Every round of the 2026 season airs live in the United States. Our how to watch F1 in the US guide covers TV channels, streaming options and US start times for each race.
Tommo hands out his Bangers and Clangers from the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, sorting the standouts from the stinkers in Melbourne. He breaks down who showed up under the lights at Albert Park, who left points on the table, and what the opening round tells us about the season ahead. Quick takes, sharp opinions, and plenty to argue about.
The 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway, and Round 1 in Australia delivered. George Russell led home a Mercedes 1-2, capping a wild opener with plenty to unpack. Tommo breaks down every key moment from Albert Park, hands out the first Bangers and Clangers of the year, and sets the table for the season ahead.
The 2026 season kicked off with a bang Down Under. Albert Park delivered everything you'd want from an opener: wheel-to-wheel battles, strategy gambles, and a few rookies announcing themselves in style. The grid's new pecking order started taking shape on the streets of Melbourne, and a couple of established names found out quickly that nothing's guaranteed this year. Buckle up.
