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Russell leads absolutely dominant Mercedes one-two in Melbourne qualifying
Mercedes began the 2026 Formula One season in emphatic fashion as George Russell claimed a commanding pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, signalling a strong early statement of intent from the Brackley squad. The Briton delivered a composed and controlled performance throughout qualifying, ultimately securing the eighth pole of his career with a lap that none of his rivals came close to matching. Russell’s benchmark time of 1:18.518 proved untouchable, placing him almost three‑tenths clear of team‑mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who completed a front‑row lockout for Mercedes. The result was particularly notable given Antonelli’s heavy crash in final practice, which required...
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