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    A Mercedes 1-2 and a Ferrari 3-4 to start the new Formula 1 season

    A Mercedes 1-2 and a Ferrari 3-4 to start the new Formula 1 season


    George Russell has led home teammate Kimi Antonelli for the race win in Melbourne, before Charles Leclerc claimed third from Lewis Hamilton.

    Liam Lawson finished in 13th after appearing to stall early.

    Russell says it's great to start a new era of Formula 1 with victory.



    MOTORSPORT WITH THE NEW CRC CERAMIC ARMOUR.  FOR THAT SHOWROOM FINISH

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Motoring:
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     Entertainment:
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     Accident and Emergency:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
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     Accident and Emergency:
    State Highway 1 has reopened on the eastern side of Lake Taupo between the intersection with SH41 and the intersection with Lake Terrace 18:37

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