BBC F1

• Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash

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

• Five seconds off the pace - Aston Martin's dire situation unmasked in practice

  Aston Martin's dire start to the season has left Fernando Alonso in a "hard mental place", says team principal Adrian Newey.

• McLaren's Piastri fastest on first day of F1 season

  McLaren's Oscar Piastri sets the fastest time in Friday practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

• How to follow Australian Grand Prix on the BBC

  All the key BBC coverage details for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which takes place from 6-8 March.

• F1: Chequered Flag

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