Formula One has kept Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix alive by using charter planes to fly hundreds of affected members of the sport's travelling circus to Melbourne.

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of second practice for the Australian Grand Prix.

The moment Max Verstappen voiced his concerns about the new Formula 1 regulations, he immediately added: “On this circuit in Bahrain it's not too bad, but when we go to Melbourne, that's when you will ...

The Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships are up and running in 2026. This year, there will be a PlanetF1.com podium to play ...

Albert Park has hosted the Australian Grand Prix since 1996, when it took over from Adelaide. That precipitated a major ...

George Russell has won the opening race of the 2026 F1 season, leading a 1-2 finish for Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium places, with teammate Lewis ...

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella thinks Melbourne's Albert Park circuit "definitely exposes some of the weaknesses" in the 2026 regulations as drivers voiced fierce opposition to the new ...

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says the Australian Grand Prix has confirmed that the series should "do more" to alleviate safety concerns, particularly related to the start procedure.

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix: Sunday March 8, 3pm Porsche Carrera Cup: Practice 1, 9.45 - 10.15am Supercars: Practice 1, ...

Albert Park's Formula 1 pit building, in use since 1996, has been demolished after the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, with its ...

Many Australian take pride in the race, which arrived in the city 30 years ago. With a new contract to hold the event through 2037, the track is being refurbished. By Phillip Horton Formula 1’s 2026 ...