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Mercedes ‘in the best place possible’ after Melbourne pole - Russell
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07/03/2026 at 11:18 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell was all smiles after securing pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, hailing a “great day” for Mercedes as the squad delivered a commanding front-row lockout in Melbourne. At Albert Park, Russell topped all three qualifying segments before sealing pole with a superb lap of 1m18.518s, placing him nearly three tenths clear of team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The result confirmed Mercedes’ status as one of the early benchmarks of the 2026 season, something Russell admitted felt especially satisfying after months of anticipation. “It was a great day,” the 28-year-old reflected...
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