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

Max Verstappen fights his way from 20th place to 6th place in Australia, but Red Bull currently sees itself clearly behind Mercedes and Ferrari

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”

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

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

After the first race of the new Formula 1 era, opinions are divided: some celebrate spectacular racing, others warn of chaos

Red Bull scored eight points with its new engine in Australia, but also had to accept a retirement from Isack Hadjar.

After heavy driver criticism in Melbourne, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella sees structural problems in the 2026 regulations – especially with energy management

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