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Australian GP: Russell kicks off F1 new era with Mercedes 1-2
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08/03/2026 at 05:4708/03/2026 at 05:57 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. A new Formula 1 era began in dominant fashion for Mercedes at Albert Park as George Russell converted pole position into victory at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, leading home team-mate Kimi Antonelli in a commanding one-two finish. What initially looked like a Ferrari-controlled race unravelled through strategy missteps and perfectly timed neutralisations, allowing Russell to regain the lead and control the closing stages. The Briton ultimately crossed the line three seconds clear of Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing a distant third and...
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