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Alonso forecasts that Aston Martin's competitiveness will come within “a couple of Grands Prix”
Fernando Alonso has spoken on Aston Martin’s slow development from the back of the field, and reveals when the team will finally reach competitive status.

Mia Wallace
Mar 123 min read


Formula One’s top five youngest points scorers
From Max Verstappen’s teenage breakthrough to Arvid Lindblad’s 2026 debut at last week's Australian Grand Prix, F1’s youngest points scorers show how the sport’s future is arriving earlier than ever.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 116 min read


Does Ferrari have the potential to fight Mercedes for the F1 championships?
Last Sunday, Ferrari put up a promising fight against an untouchable Mercedes. Does the Prancing Horse have what it takes to fight for the 2026 championships?

Chloe Buckley
Mar 115 min read


Formula One Preview: Chinese Grand Prix
The second stop on F1’s 2026 world tour is the Shanghai International Circuit, which also hosts the first sprint race of the season.

Peter Johnson
Mar 116 min read


Formula One Gradebook: Australian Grand Prix
The opening race of a new era in F1 history was filled with drama and action — here’s how all the drivers performed at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.

Maham Mir
Mar 1013 min read


Five Winners, Five Losers: Australian Grand Prix
The opening race of the season in Melbourne proved to be the traditional war of attrition, but who fared best on Formula One’s return?

Peter Johnson
Mar 97 min read


Five Takeaways: Australian Grand Prix
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix delivered chaos, surprises, and a huge shift in who reigns at the top. Championship favourite George Russell seized the win, with his teammate Kimi Antonelli finishing triumphantly behind him in P2. Here are DIVEBOMB’s five key takeaways from the season opener in the land down under.

Mia Wallace
Mar 94 min read


Official: Max Verstappen to debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours
With Verstappen, Winward's No.3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 will be driven by three Mercedes factory drivers: Dani Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer. None of the driver's have won the 24 hour race in the past, but each have conducted respectable careers in sports car racing, especially in GT3s.

Benjamin Crundwell
Mar 92 min read


Verstappen urges FIA to take F1 regulation criticism seriously
Max Verstappen once again highlighted his concerns regarding Formula One's regulations, hoping that the growing criticism will cause the FIA to take action.

Caitlyn Gordon
Mar 83 min read


Breaking the formula: The five women who competed in F1
In honour of International Women’s Day, we take a look at the five women who have competed in Formula One through the years. Who were these individuals who rose above the standards and defied all odds to reach the pinnacle of motorsport?

Bo Helmus
Mar 811 min read


Norris admits Melbourne result “hurts a little bit more” after difficult McLaren opener
Lando Norris finishes fifth in Melbourne after a challenging race, defending from Max Verstappen while McLaren searches for answers on pace.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 83 min read


"A few pinch me moments": Rookie Lindblad reflects on Australian Grand Prix debut
Arvid Lindblad shines on his Formula One debut at Albert Park, surging from ninth into the points and fighting Lewis Hamilton in a fearless start.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 83 min read
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Leclerc: “It looked like Mercedes had a bit more pace [...] but maybe not as much as we saw yesterday”
Leclerc doesn't believe Ferrari could have won today, but indicates that they are not as far off from Mercedes as they thought.

Charlotte Mui
Mar 82 min read


Antonelli: “It was the best start we could have wished for” after Mercedes 1-2 in Australia
Kimi Antonelli reflects on a poor start, strong Mercedes pace, and thrilling battles after recovering from seventh to second at the 2026 Australian GP.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 82 min read


Russell leads dominant Mercedes 1-2 after early pressure from Ferrari in F1's dramatic season opener
George Russell begins his 2026 title campaign with a dominant win in Australia after facing early pressure from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who rounded out the podium behind Kimi Antonelli in a season opener riddled with reliability gremlins across the field.

Meghana Sree
Mar 86 min read


"Combination of bad factors": Piastri’s home Grand Prix ends before it begins
Oscar Piastri’s home Australian Grand Prix ends before the start after a Turn 4 crash on reconnaissance laps, leaving McLaren searching for answers.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 83 min read


Mercedes cementing their domination, Verstappen's charge from the back and more: What to expect in the Australian Grand Prix
From Mercedes unleashing the W17's staggering performance to Max Verstappen's recovery drive after a Q1 crash and fresh faces chasing points on debut, here are five things to look out for at F1's 2026 season opener in Australia.

Meghana Sree
Mar 84 min read


Mercedes admit surprise at their dominant margin as Russell celebrates season-opening pole in Australia
George Russell took a dominant pole in Melbourne with Kimi Antonelli lining up P2 after a chaotic qualifying session, as Toto Wolff admits he's "surprised by the gap" to the rest of the field.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 73 min read


'Sandbags truly got dropped': Piastri after P5 in Melbourne qualifying
Oscar Piastri admits Mercedes’ pace surprised the field after qualifying fifth at his home Australian Grand Prix.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 73 min read


"Never experienced something like that before in my career": Verstappen after crashing out of Australian qualifying
Max Verstappen crashes out in Q1 at Albert Park after a rear-axle lock sends the RB22 spinning, leaving the champion facing a last-place start.

Kavi Khandelwal
Mar 73 min read
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