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Russell enjoys ‘hell of a fight’ to win chaotic season-opening race

8+ hour, 11+ min ago  (540+ words) Russell traded the lead with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc five times George Russell declared his Australian Grand Prix victory an "incredible" achievement, following a "hell of a fight" that saw him lay down a significant marker in his world championship…...

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George Russell enjoys ‘hell of a fight’ to win season-opening race in Australia

13+ hour, 41+ min ago  (512+ words) George Russell said he overcame a "hell of a fight" to land an "incredible" win in Australia and lay down a heavyweight marker in his world championship bid. Pole-sitter Russell lost out to a fast-starting Charles Leclerc at the first…...

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Ferrari F1 boss explains questionable strategy call at Australian GP: ‘No regrets’

14+ hour, 44+ min ago  (431+ words) Ferrari opted not to pit both their drivers early on while Mercedes, who secured a one-two finish with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, did dive into the pits Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur insists he has "no regrets" about the team's…...

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Lewis Hamilton defends Ferrari team despite F1 strategy blunder: ‘No mixed emotions’

15+ hour, 48+ min ago  (428+ words) Ferrari opted not to pit neither Hamilton nor Charles Leclerc while Mercedes pitted both their drivers Lewis Hamilton insists he has "no mixed emotions" after a first podium in Ferrari colours passed him by at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix....

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George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix

16+ hour, 8+ min ago  (191+ words) George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix'The Independent George Russell emerges from early chaos to win Australian Grand Prix - George Russell secured victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, marking a strong start to his world…...

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Hamilton left infuriated by Ferrari as Russell capitalises for Australian GP victory

17+ hour, 41+ min ago  (957+ words) Russell lost his lead at the start to Charles Leclerc but when Ferrari opted not to pit either driver, Mercedes saw their opportunity to claim an impressive one-two finish at the season-opener By the closing stages, Lewis Hamilton was at…...

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How F1 solved its engine controversy before start of 2026 season

19+ hour, 30+ min ago  (454+ words) A compromise solution has been reached by the FIA to try and close a loophole in the new engine regulations The return of Formula One is now just days away with the controversy surrounding testing and a new era in…...

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F1 standings after Australian GP as George Russell wins season opener

20+ hour, 14+ min ago  (523+ words) F1s new era starts at the popular Albert Park Street Circuit in Melbourne which hosts the first round of the 2026 season this weekend George Russell made a statement to seize victory at the Australian Grand Prix as a new generation in…...

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F1 grid: Starting positions for Australian Grand Prix

20+ hour, 26+ min ago  (393+ words) F1s new era starts at the popular Albert Park Street Circuit in Melbourne which hosts the first round of the 2026 season this weekend A brand new era of Formula 1 begins this weekend with the traditional season-opener - the Australian Grand Prix in…...

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At Hermès, Nadège Vanhée turns Paris twilight into a state of mind

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (359+ words) Guests at the Herm's fashion show in Paris on Saturday didn't just see the fall collection. They smelled it first. The Garde R'publicaine " the grand barracks of Paris' mounted police " had been transformed into a forest floor, carpeted in thick,…...