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F1 season predictions: Our picks for 2026’s title race, surprises and one ‘dumpster fire’
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That’s not a cliché — in 2026, it’s literally true of Formula 1. The cars are new, the engines are new, the rules are new, and the pecking order that Lando Norris mastered last season may already be obsolete.
A season of unknowns embarks this weekend, March 8, at the Australian Grand Prix. Our writers have staked out their predictions for the season below.
Luke Smith: Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren. Preseason testing did little to shake the thinking that Mercedes could be the team to beat this year, even with Ferrari’s eye-catching times. It’s going to be close between the leading four teams, and they’ll all win races — but Mercedes will come out on top.
Australian Grand Prix best Qualifying bets and odds as 2026 season begins
We're all set for the first Qualifying session of the season, so let's take a look at the best odds available on the market.
The sights and sounds of F1 made a welcome return in Australia, but Friday’s action in Melbourne provided as many questions as it did answers about the potential performances of teams on track.
A fascinating weekend of racing is expected with the margins between the so-called ‘Big Four’ teams appearing to be tight and no signs yet of any team dominating, which sets the scene for a competitive season.
With attentions now turning to Qualifying, we’ve taken a look into some of the best bets for the Australian Grand Prix and how Friday’s practice sessions changed the markets.
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Norris, Verstappen, Russell – and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
Lando Norris (left) beat Max Verstappen to the 2025 drivers' title by two points
Formula 1 enters a brave new world in the familiar surroundings of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this week.
The new cars that race around picturesque Albert Park, the place nearly everyone in F1 prefers to start a new season, may look familiar at first glance – they are F1 cars, after all.
But appearances can be deceptive. In fact, everything is new – cars, engines, tyres and fuel. And the changes are fundamental and dramatic.
Beyond that, while part of the charm of sport is that it's inherently unpredictable, there are some key storylines that promise to define the season.
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