George Russell carries the strut of a title favourite after kicking off new era of woke and ludicrous engines by winning Australian Grand Prix... as Ferrari's absurd excuses for tactical blunder fall
Thus Formula One’s batty new era was seized on day one, as his confident calculation suggested it would be, by George Russell. Admittedly, there was his one lock-up in the Australian Grand Prix the Briton won comfortably and assuredly. He carries the strut of a man who knows he is the early favourite for the title. The slip occurred as a virtual safety car came out after Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull engine gave up the ghost. After all, there was no guarantee that an additional safety car, virtual of otherwise, would show up at a timely moment.
Source: Daily Mail March 08, 2026 11:31 UTC
