Round 1
Australian Grand Prix 2026: results and predictions
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix is round 1 of the Formula 1 world championship. The race is on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Circuit: Albert Park Circuit (Melbourne).
Predictions for this Grand Prix are closed: here is what the players picked.
What IzyRace players predicted
Based on 44 predictions, made before qualifying.
Most picked winners
- George Russell27%
- Charles Leclerc23%
- Oscar Piastri23%
Most predicted podium
- P1George Russell27%
- P2Max Verstappen27%
- P3Lewis Hamilton25%
Who got it right?
27% of players had George Russell as the winner.
2% had the whole podium in the right order.
Average score: 1.2 points. Best score: 5 points.
Race result
| Pos. | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
Weekend schedule
- Free practice 1
- Free practice 2
- Free practice 3
- Qualifying
- Race
The circuit
Albert Park Circuit · Melbourne
- Lap length
- 5.278 km
- Corners
- 14
- First Grand Prix
- 1996
- Race lap record
- 1:19.813 · Charles Leclerc (2024)
How to predict this Grand Prix on IzyRace
Rank the 10 drivers you expect in the top 10 before qualifying. Each driver in the exact position scores, consecutive exact positions multiply the points (3 in a row are worth 9 points), a perfect podium adds 3 bonus points, and constructor points are worked out from your picks: up to 58 points per race. Free, with your friends in private leagues, and nothing to do during the race.
Questions about this Grand Prix
- When do predictions for the Australian Grand Prix close?
- When qualifying starts: Saturday, March 7 at 05:00 AM (UTC). Until then you can change your top 10 as often as you like.
- Who is the IzyRace players' favourite for the Australian Grand Prix?
- George Russell, picked as the winner by 27% of the 44 players who made a prediction.
- Who won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix?
- George Russell (Mercedes) won the race.
- How many points can you score on a Grand Prix?
- Up to 58 points on the race, 28 on the Sprint when there is one, and 3 on the post-race quiz.