Live: F1 set for wet race in Brazil as world champion spins off on way to grid
World champion struggles with slippery conditions ahead of Australian Grand Prix
Quick Look
- World champion Kimi Antonelli went off track during pre-race conditions in Australia due to slippery track surfaces.
- Despite the incident, he returned to the pits.
- Lando Norris starts on pole position for the upcoming race.
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Why It Matters
The 2026 Formula 1 season is in its final four rounds. The drivers' championship has already been decided.
We have early drama!
World champion Kimi Antonelli has just gone off the track, 40 minutes before the start of the race.
The pit lane is open, and the drivers need to get their cars to the grid.
But the slippery conditions have caught out the new champion, with Antonelli going off the track and nearly getting stuck in the grass.
"Wow, man, it's undrivable."
He was able to find an escape road and eventually get back to the pits, but it took a while.
Bom dia — good morning, Australia.
Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The drivers' championship has been sealed, but there is still plenty to race for in the final four rounds of this year's Formula 1 world championship.
Some drivers need good results to convince their teams of keeping them next season, all teams are desperately trying to score points to finish as high as they can in the constructors' standings — and earn more prize money.
Oscar Piastri starts this morning's grand prix from 10th, while his McLaren teammate Lando Norris is on pole position.
Open Questions
- Will Kimi Antonelli's car be ready for the race start?
- How will track conditions impact the race performance?