A new era of Formula 1 began in Melbourne as George Russell delivered a commanding victory at the Albert Park Circuit. Mercedes secured a one-two finish with Kimi Antonelli in second, while Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its first podium of the 2026 season.

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne, where the Australian Grand Prix once again opens the championship at Albert Park. This collection features a curated selection of posters created by teams, fans, and designers celebrating the first race of the year.

Pre-season testing in Bahrain offered the first real clues of the competitive order for 2026, with McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes each taking turns at the top of the timesheets. Across three warm days in Sakhir, reliability runs, tire evaluations, and a late benchmark lap hinted at a closely matched field heading into the new Formula 1 season.

FORMULA 1 REGULATIONS FOR 2026 AND BEYOND