It's time for the first qualifying session of the 2026 F1 season!
George Russell laid down an impressive marker at the end of final practice, going six-tenths faster than his nearest rival.
However, on the other side of the Mercedes garage, there was pain as Kimi Antonelli suffered a major crash in the closing stages of the session.
Rival teams will be seeking to close that gap to the Brackley-based squad as we set the grid for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
But who will come out on top and take pole position for the race? It's time to find out!
Follow our dedicated live updates from qualifying below, which also features live timing!
Qualifying - Australian
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