Andrew Benson

Australian Grand Prix: Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game? The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

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F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: UK start time, grid, commentary & latest race updates Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

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Australian Grand Prix: George Russell says Mercedes' advantage a 'perfect storm' as Lando Norris criticises new cars George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Lando Norris was not so happy.

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Australian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso says there is 'huge potential' in Aston Martin Fernando Alonso says there is

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Australian Grand Prix: George Russell takes Melbourne pole after Max Verstappen crash George Russell takes an imposing pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed.

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FIA statement on straight-line mode: “Following feedback in last hour from Teams & Drivers, & additional analysis contributed by Teams, decision to remove Straight Mode zone #4 is rescinded. Further evaluation during and after FP3.”
Why didn’t they ask teams first..?

Now hearing there has been a U-turn on this

FIA has removed straight-line mode between Turns Six and Nine for safety reasons after concerns expressed by drivers. It will be worse for energy recovery but drivers were experiencing front and rear sliding through there at high speed

Fernando Alonso in 'hard mental place' because of Aston Martin's problems, says Adrian Newey - BBC Sport www.bbc.com/sport/formul...

Australian Grand Prix: Norris, Russell, Verstappen, Hamilton - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines for 2026 The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

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Lewis Hamilton wants grand prix in Africa before retiring Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says

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Formula 1: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races under threat because of conflict in Middle East The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix are under threat as a consequence of the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Aston Martin: Adrian Newey says Honda engines pose nerve damage risk to drivers Lance Stroll says he cannot do more than 15 laps before risking nerve damage to his hands, according to Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey.

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Headline from an Aston Martin news conference with Adrian Newey and Honda’s Koji Watanabe - Newey says vibrations from engine are so bad Fernando Alonso believes he can’t do more than 25 laps without incurring permanent nerve damage in his hands; Lance Stroll says 15 laps

'George Russell exuding quiet sense of confidence as he heads into what could be defining year' George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate until now but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.

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F1 Q&A: Hamilton and Ferrari, Aston Martin, Williams, Lindblad, new rules and the midfield teams BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Australian Grand Prix: Formula 1 season-opener to feel 'no impact' of travel chaos caused by Middle East conflict Australian Grand Prix organisers are

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Formula 1: FIA to revise engine rule at centre of row Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

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Cadillac and Audi enter F1: Two teams with the same ambition but very different projects Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions. Both know they have some way to go before achieving that aim.

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F1 in 2026: Will drivers still make a difference after rules reset? Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.

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Arvid Lindblad: Britain's youngest ever F1 driver on his Indian and Swedish heritage and reaching F1 aged 18 Arvid Lindblad tells BBC Sport about being shaped by his Indian and Swedish heritage and how he was fixated on reaching F1 from aged five.

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Aston Martin: Why they are in trouble before 2026 season starts The combination of Adrian Newey, Honda and Fernando Alonso was highly promising but Aston Martin are in trouble. Andrew Benson explains why.

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F1 pre-season testing: Who are winners and losers? As pre-season testing reaches its conclusion, which teams look best - and worst - placed ahead of the Australian Grand Prix?

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F1 pre-season testing: Stefano Domenicali calls for calm in face of criticism of new rules Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali calls for calm in the face of criticism from drivers of the sport's new rules - but said changes would be made if necessary.

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Alex Dunne: Irish driver joins Alpine's junior programme Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season.

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F1 pre-season testing: Lando Norris admits new 2026 cars 'not purest form of racing' Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as

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F1 2026 pre-season testing: F1 moves to close engine loophole Mercedes are accused of exploiting Formula 1 bosses are moving towards a rule change that would close a loophole rivals believe Mercedes have exploited in the sport's new engine rules.

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F1 pre-season testing: Lewis Hamilton says new cars are more fun Lewis Hamilton says he finds the new Formula 1 cars this year

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F1 testing: What did we learn about the new cars? BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson assesses what we learnt - and what we didn't - from the first pre-season test in Bahrain.

F1 testing: Hiding pace? Too slow? The chef can drive the car? What did we learn about the new cars? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

F1 testing: Red Bull's advantage 'pretty scary', says George Russell Red Bull's advantage at the front of the Formula 1 field

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