Australian Grand Prix: Does winning first race of F1’s new era guarantee title?
Ahead of the dawn of what is arguably F1’s biggest-ever rules shake-up with all-new cars and engines, just how important — and foreshadowing — will the Australian Grand Prix be?
Australian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
After all the talk, all the testing, it’s finally time for lift-off for Formula 1 2026 as a season full of opportunities gets started with the Australian Grand Prix.
Norris: If I wasn’t motivated to win title, I’d retire
Formula 1’s world champion Lando Norris said he would be “embarrassed” enough to quit the sport if he did not feel fully motivated to defend his title this year.
Hamilton: Lost sight of who I was … but I’m back
Lewis Hamilton said there were points during his first season with Ferrari that he “lost sight” of who he was, but insisted fans will not see that version of him again.
Formula 1 racing: Key facts on drivers, teams, venues, more
Formula 1 has excited audiences around the world since its inception in 1950. Dig into history, records, and other fun facts on the competition now.
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.
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.
Formula 1’s new terminology explained: Overtake Mode, Boost, and how it affects 2026 racing
Formula 1’s biggest technical overhaul isn’t just reshaping the cars and the way drivers extract performance from them — it is also redefining the language of racing.
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.
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.
