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Australian Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results

Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Australian GP at Melbourne's Albert Park, round 1 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

2026 Australian Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:20.267s 33
2 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.469s 30
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull +0.522s 27
4 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +0.820s 24
5 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +1.046s 22
6 Oscar Piastri McLaren +1.075s 21
7 George Russell Mercedes +1.104s 26
8 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +1.109s 24
9 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +1.429s 23
10 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +1.702s 21
11 Esteban Ocon Haas +1.894s 28
12 Carlos Sainz Williams +2.056s 30
13 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +2.346s 28
14 Oliver Bearman Haas +2.415s 25
15 Alexander Albon Williams +2.863s 24
16 Franco Colapinto Alpine +3.058s 26
17 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +3.755s 24
18 Pierre Gasly Alpine +3.768s 27
19 Lando Norris McLaren +4.124s 7
20 Sergio Perez Cadillac +4.353s 14
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +30.067s 3
22 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
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