Battle for P1 - Attack
Russell right behind Leclerc. Pressure building. He's within 1 second, so Overtake Mode is switched on, extra power to attack with.
LIVELAP 4
P2
P1
⚡ OVERTAKE MODE · GAP ≤1s
Round 1 · 6 to 8 March 2026
Australian Grand Prix 2026: Race results
Russell won the race from pole, 2.974 seconds clear of Antonelli. Leclerc took P3.
Biggest climb: Verstappen, from P20 on the grid to P6.
5 cars didn't finish: Alonso, Bottas, Hadjar, Piastri and Hulkenberg.
Verstappen set the fastest lap, 1:22.091 on lap 42. Since 2025 that earns nothing but bragging rights.
P2
Antonelli
P1
Russell
P3
Leclerc
Full results
| Pos | Driver | Time | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | George Russell Mercedes | 1:23:06.801 | 25 |
| P2 | Kimi Antonelli Mercedes | +2.974 | 18 |
| P3 | Charles Leclerc Ferrari | +15.519 | 15 |
| P4 |  Lewis Hamilton Ferrari | +16.144 | 12 |
| P5 |  Lando Norris McLaren | +51.741 | 10 |
| P6 |  Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing | +54.617 | 8 |
| P7 |  Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team | +1 lap | 6 |
| P8 |  Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls | +1 lap | 4 |
| P9 |  Gabriel Bortoleto Audi | +1 lap | 2 |
| P10 |  Pierre Gasly Alpine | +1 lap | 1 |
| P11 |  Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team | +1 lap | |
| P12 |  Alexander Albon Williams | +1 lap | |
| P13 |  Liam Lawson Racing Bulls | +1 lap | |
| P14 |  Franco Colapinto Alpine | +2 lap | |
| P15 |  Carlos Sainz Williams | +2 lap | |
| P16 |  Sergio Perez Cadillac | +3 lap | |
 Lance Stroll Aston Martin | +15 lap | ||
| NC |  Fernando Alonso Aston Martin | DNF | |
| NC |  Valtteri Bottas Cadillac | DNF | |
| NC |  Isack Hadjar Red Bull Racing | DNF | |
| DNS |  Oscar Piastri McLaren | DNS | |
| DNS |  Nico Hulkenberg Audi | DNS |
DNF: didn't finish. NC: not classified, stopped too early to be given a place.
Official results from formula1.com. Updated 12 October 2026.
What Grid Copilot said while it happened
These went to phones live, lap by lap. The app explains the race as it unfolds, so you're never the one asking what just happened.
Battle for P1 - Still Stuck
Russell is right behind Leclerc but can't find a way past.
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P2
P1
Missed Virtual Safety Car Window
Leclerc stayed out, while leading on track, as Russell pitted under the Virtual Safety Car. They're on fresh tyres now and quicker, so Leclerc could lose his position to them for nothing.
LIVELAP 12
P3
⚠️stayed out while rivals pittedunder VSC
P1
Medium · 11L
LEADING
Missed Virtual Safety Car Window
Hamilton and his teammate both stayed out as Russell and Antonelli pitted under the Virtual Safety Car. Ferrari missed a free pit stop, so both cars are now on older tyres against rivals who just got faster for nothing.
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P3
P5
⚠️both cars stayed outunder VSC
P2
Medium · 11L