Full results from qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, round 1 of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

2026 Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying results

Pos Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 George Russell Mercedes 1:19.507s 1:18.934s 1:18.518s
2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:20.120s 1:19.435s 1:18.811s
3 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 1:20.023s 1:19.653s 1:19.303s
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:20.226s 1:19.357s 1:19.327s
5 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:19.664s 1:19.525s 1:19.380s
6 Lando Norris McLaren 1:20.010s 1:19.882s 1:19.475s
7 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:19.811s 1:19.921s 1:19.478s
8 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:20.491s 1:20.144s 1:19.994s
9 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:20.409s 1:19.971s 1:21.247s
10 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:20.495s 1:20.221s
11 Nico Hülkenberg Audi 1:21.024s 1:20.303s
12 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:21.247s 1:20.311s
13 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:20.759s 1:20.491s
14 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:21.138s 1:20.501s
15 Alexander Albon Williams 1:21.051s 1:20.941s
16 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:21.200s 1:21.270s
17 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:21.969s
18 Sergio Perez Cadillac 1:22.605s
19 Valterri Bottas Cadillac 1:23.244s
20 Max Verstappen Red Bull
21 Carlos Sainz Williams
22 Lance Stroll Aston Martin
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