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Mercedes Secures Historic One-Two at Australian GP

3/9/2026

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  • Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, hailed Mercedes' historic one-two at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, without Lewis Hamilton.
  • Wolff said the competition with Ferrari remains tight, with the performance gap minimal during the race.
  • A strategic pit under a virtual safety car allowed Mercedes to regain control after trailing.
  • Wolff cautioned that the title battle is just beginning, with the next race the Chinese Grand Prix on March 13–15, 2026.