Considered by many to be the Formula 1 world championship favorite, George Russell ostensibly proved the assumptions correct by winning pole for the Australian Grand ... <p class="read-more-container"><a title="George Russell, Mercedes On Top in Melbourne F1 Qualifying" class="read-more button" href="https://frontstretch.com/2026/03/07/george-russell-mercedes-on-top-in-melbourne-f1-qualifying/#more-1389798" aria-label="Read more about George Russell, Mercedes On Top in Melbourne F1 Qualifying" data-wpel-link="internal">Continue Reading</a></p>