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• Mercedes 'hit ground running' with new F1 car regulations

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  On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestly credits Mercedes for the way they have managed to "hit...

• New rules will lead to more 'drama' in F1 racing

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  The Chequered Flag podcast's Jennie Gow and Marc Priestly discuss how new F1 regulations will entice "casual fans" with more "drama" on the tracks.

• Brit rookie Lindblad 'living his dream' on F1 debut

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  Racing Bulls' rookie Arvid Lindblad says he "showed people a bit of what I am here to do" after finishing eighth on his F1 debut at the Australian...

• Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?

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  The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.

• Russell 'imperious' and Bearman 'raced beautifully' - driver ratings

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  BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Australian Grand Prix.

• How to follow Chinese Grand Prix on the BBC

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  All the key BBC coverage details for round two of the Formula 1 season at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, which takes place from 13-15 March.

• Russell wins first race of new F1 era in Australia

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  George Russell takes a comfortable victory in the Australian Grand Prix at the start of a new F1 era after an early scrap with Charles Leclerc.

• 'Perfect storm' for Russell but Norris unhappy with 'worst cars'

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  George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Lando Norris was not so happy.

• F1: Chequered Flag

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  Harry, Jennie and Marc look back at qualifying from Melbourne

• 'Huge potential' in Aston Martin, says Alonso

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  Fernando Alonso says there is "huge potential" in the Aston Martin car after qualifying 17th at the Australian Grand Prix.

• Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash

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  George Russell takes an imposing pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen...

• F1: Chequered Flag

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  The team reflect on the first day of on-track action in Australia.