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‘Very different extreme’ – F1 teams face Australia reality check

Summary by The Race
Formula 1’s season opener in Australia is such an unknown for teams and presents such a different challenge to pre-season testing that it could be “either really boring or really really exciting and crazy”, says Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg.The 11 teams are braced for a reality check in Melbourne as the usual caveats around pre-season testing are amplified greatly for 2026 due to the extent of the new car and engine rules, and their consequences.…
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The Race broke the news in on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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