Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his second consecutive pole position at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout. McLaren's Oscar Piastri qualified third, while Max Verstappen suffered a surprise Q2 elimination.
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix was dominated by Mercedes, whose decision to switch to a one-stop Medium-to-Hard tyre strategy under an early Safety Car allowed them to secure a 1-2 finish. Ferrari's persistence with track position backfired, while other teams struggled with high degradation on alternative tyre choices.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden Formula 1 victory in a chaotic Chinese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2 finish. The race was defined by a historic pre-race grid shortage due to technical failures, a mid-race safety car that split strategies, and a dominant tyre-management performance by Antonelli. Max Verstappen retired following a power unit failure after a lengthy defensive battle with Oliver Bearman.
George Russell secured pole position for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout with teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Red Bull's Isack Hadjar impressed with P3, while Max Verstappen suffered a terminal mechanical issue in Q1. Ferrari's Medium tyre gamble in Q1 and various technical issues marked a dramatic start to the season.
In a thrilling qualifying session for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth pole position of the season, edging out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Mercedes maintained their perfect 2026 qualifying record, while the session saw a surprise standout performance from Red Bull's Isack Hadjar and a shock early exit for both Aston Martin drivers.