What we learned from F1 2026’s first qualifying at Australian GP

Claim your paddock pass for F1 2026! Join The Race Members' Club - get 90% off your first month here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership The fuel came out, the sandbags came off – and here’s what we learned from F1’s first qualifying session of the year at the Australian Grand Prix. 00:00 First qualifying of 2026 00:08 Mercedes' actual advantage is massive 00:58 But Mercedes' customers are struggling 01:55 Verstappen's frustration is spilling over 02:53 The FIA almost made it even worse! 04:28 Red Bull finally has a worthy back-up 05:14 Ferrari's early promise fades 06:03 Will both Aston Martins start? 07:04 The midfield is closer than expected Subscribe: http://the-race.com/youtube_subscribe The Race Members' Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRace/membership Website: http://the-race.com/ Twitter: @wearetherace Instagram: @wearetherace Facebook: http://facebook.com/wearetherace Podcasts: http://the-race.com/podcasts #f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #australiaf1 #australiangp #ausgp #f12026news #f1news #therace