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F1 drivers are concerned about the big difference in start speeds with the new cars. But not all the teams agree on solving the issue
A Formula 1 driver was once disqualified from a Grand Prix that he was not allowed to take part in. This month, the 2026 F1 season began with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Perhaps as expected, Mercedes dominated as George Russell won the race ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.