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Ride onboard for Russell’s pole lap in Australia

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George Russell of Mercedes has claimed the first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix. The British driver showcased dominant form throughout qualifying at Albert Park, culminating in a blistering 1m 18.518s lap in Q3. This impressive effort secured pole by a margin of 0.293 seconds over his Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Russell will now aim to convert this strong Saturday performance into a victory on Sunday, seeking his first win since the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. Fans can relive his remarkable pole lap.

Ride onboard for Russell’s pole lap in Australia

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