By Thisanda Dharmasena ( Motorsport Journalist)
George Russell won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix with a dominant performance at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit, kicking off the 2026 Formula One Season.

After a dominant qualifying session, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver started from pole position and dominated the race from the front, skillfully navigating the new 2026 power-unit regulations and tire strategy to secure the season’s first victory. As Formula One moves into a new technological era, Mercedes makes a strong statement with his victory.
🥇 George Russell – Mercedes-AMG
🥈 Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
🥉 Charles Leclerc – Scuderia Ferrari
4. Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari
5. Lando Norris – McLaren Formula 1 Team
6. Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing
7. Oliver Bearman – Haas
8. Arvid Lindblad – Red Bull
9. Gabriel Bortoleto – Audi
10. Pierre Gasly – Alpine

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