Russell fastest by 0.6s in FP3, Antonelli crashes
George Russell threw the gauntlet down to the rest of his Formula 1 rivals ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, setting the fastest time of the weekend so far, a blistering 1:19.053 in the final moments of FP3.
IndyCar 2026: Power’s reclamation, Schumacher’s rehabilitation, Palou’s quest for history
Will Power is in new surroundings, Mick Schumacher is stateside, and Álex Palou is chasing history. Here’s what to watch in IndyCar in 2026.
Aus GP: Piastri fastest in FP2 ahead of Mercedes
Max Verstappen suffered a pit-lane issue, while world champion Lando Norris finished seventh
The craziest F1 start ever? Why Australian Grand Prix might see chaos from the off
Grand prix starts have always held the potential for chaos, but this year there’s almost guaranteed drama when the lights go out in Australia on Sunday. ESPN explains why.
Lewis Hamilton calls for Africa to be ‘taken back’
Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, saying the continent is being “controlled” by European powers.
Russell on pole: ‘Make hay while the sun shines’
George Russell vowed to “make hay while the sun shines” after he blitzed his world championship rivals to take a crushing pole position for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix
One reason to root for all 22 drivers on the 2026 F1 grid
On the eve of a new season, ESPN stops at every garage up and down pit lane with details on why you should be rooting for every driver on the F1 grid.
Hamilton: Merc could win F1 title in ‘a few months’
Lewis Hamilton believes his former team Mercedes could put this year’s Formula 1 world championship out of reach within “a few months.”
Bold predictions for F1 in 2026: Ferrari will end its title drought
Is 2026 lining up for Ferrari? Will Fernando Alonso hang around struggling Aston Martin? ESPN makes its boldest predictions for the new F1 season.
F1 boss hits back at drivers after rule criticism
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has hit back at drivers criticizing the sport’s new regulations.
