What we've learned already at F1's Australian GP

Make us 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 After a long pre-season, Formula 1's finally had its first proper day of 2026 at the Australian Grand Prix - which has given some big pointers for the season opener. Ferrari and McLaren topped the two sessions - so pre-season favourite Mercedes was never fastest on Friday. So, we're in for a surprise, right? 00:00 Mercedes is actually ahead 01:10 Qualifying will be chaotic 02:01 Norris on the back foot 02:52 A surprise midfield leader 03:35 How weak the cars really are here 05:01 Aston Martin's weekend hanging by thread 06:05 Alpine's underwhelming start 07:02 Cars are confusing to understand 08:45 Williams fighting to escape Q1 09:35 Cadillac's testing hangover 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 #f1news #f1latest #f1updates #f1insights #f1australia #australiangp #melbourne #albertpark #mercedes #mercedesf1 #landonorris #f1qualifying #astonmartin #astonmartinf1 #alpine #alpinef1 #williams #williamsf1 #cadillac #cadillacf1 #grandprix #therace