“It destroys you”: Formula 1 stars horrified by the 2026 season start
The Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne demands everything from the drivers – Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz find clear words for the logistical borderline experience
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Formula 1 Live Ticker: Is the “new” Formula 1 too dangerous?
Currently in the Formula 1 live ticker: +++ Is the “new” Formula 1 too dangerous? +++ Drivers warn of accidents +++ Review of the season opener in Melbourne +++
Max Verstappen explains: Why Red Bull is still lacking pace
Max Verstappen fights his way from 20th place to 6th place in Australia, but Red Bull currently sees itself clearly behind Mercedes and Ferrari
Arvid Lindblad with points on debut: Battle with F1 elite “completely crazy”
For Arvid Lindblad, the start of the Formula 1 season could hardly have gone better – for his debut there were duels with the F1 elite and “lots of fun”
Coulthard warns Aston Martin: “Massive penalties” loom in Honda catch-up
After a weak start to the season, Aston Martin is under pressure: Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard warns of budget penalties and sees Alonso at the end of his career
“Painful” start: Williams is missing “at least half a second”
The list of problems at Williams is long after the Formula 1 season opener – Above all, the weight is a concern, but even apart from that, the FW48 is not a top car
Lots of action, many doubts: Initial verdict after the debut of the new F1 rules
After the first race of the new Formula 1 era, opinions are divided: some celebrate spectacular racing, others warn of chaos
How the new Red Bull Ford engine project fared in Australia
Red Bull scored eight points with its new engine in Australia, but also had to accept a retirement from Isack Hadjar.
“Very dramatic”: Why Andrea Stella is now sounding the alarm
After heavy driver criticism in Melbourne, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella sees structural problems in the 2026 regulations – especially with energy management
What McLaren observed about Mercedes and its lead in qualifying
Despite having the same engine, Mercedes seems to be far ahead of the competition around McLaren: For the world champions, qualifying was an important indicator