Mercedes' George Russell Wins Season Opening Australian Grand Prix

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 11:23 IST

George Russell took the chequered flag by 2.974secs in a race that tested the sport's new-look cars for the first time in competitive conditions.

George Russell steers his car during the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. (AP Photo)

George Russell kept his cool to win a frantic season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday from Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third.

The pole-sitting Briton took the chequered flag by 2.974secs in a race that tested the sport’s new-look cars for the first time in competitive conditions.

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March 08, 2026, 11:23 IST

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