{"id":19892,"date":"2026-03-08T07:13:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T07:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartbizearnings.com\/?p=19892"},"modified":"2026-03-08T07:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T07:13:45","slug":"australian-grand-prix-2026-live-tv-channels-live-updates-for-f1-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartbizearnings.com\/?p=19892","title":{"rendered":"Australian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: TV Channels, Live Updates for F1 season opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:52:25+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:52:25.106Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-30ae36d8-2757-47c6-8242-dd38a81c62b0\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"that-s-all-folks-3\">That&#8217;s all folks!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"fd03c2c5-c3c6-4f3a-88e5-6092c90bb3fa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Well, thanks again for joining us for our coverage of F1!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s been a gripping race with Mercedes and Ferrari battling it out with the former securing a double victory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">I&#8217;ve been Dan and I&#8217;ll speak to you very soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:51:54+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:51:54.062Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-27c70a34-ac09-4aa4-aa2f-3caa7017e59c\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"f1-in-pictures-6\">F1: In pictures<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"d3793c04-d9a1-432e-b864-cc743dc8c238\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3645px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5KMYAi4ehbHTA2KH3jocAi-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5KMYAi4ehbHTA2KH3jocAi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5KMYAi4ehbHTA2KH3jocAi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5KMYAi4ehbHTA2KH3jocAi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5KMYAi4ehbHTA2KH3jocAi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5KMYAi4ehbHTA2KH3jocAi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The iconic George Russell celebration <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:45:48.496Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-ffeec075-2141-451b-b18c-052a40b23b78\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"f1-in-pictures-5\">F1: In pictures<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"d445d42a-a9df-4682-97d7-faa233d979f3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5009px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victory for Russell\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BXJWak92QeRmiLCXguiF7a.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Victory for Russell as his teammates celebrate with him <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:39:03+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:39:03.826Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-9116d319-cd53-43f6-a553-aaea3eaaff98\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"russell-secures-the-first-win-of-the-season-3\">Russell secures the first win of the season<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"fa94dcf1-24da-4ac9-a9a5-f28dc715673f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2587px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.24%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Russell secures the first win of the season\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CzuNJcyA5FAxUBDjAQBLWd.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Russell secures the first win of the season <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"4341417a-1b61-4079-9598-26e54cd98cd8\">Well, the first win of the season is an important one and Russell has secured it for Mercedes.<\/p>\n<p>Will this put him in a good spot for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:33:54+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:33:54.802Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-44135481-1a22-4f64-9d4b-9ea0537dd8d7\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ferrari-take-third-and-fourth-3\">Ferrari take third and fourth<\/h2>\n<p id=\"158b264a-0883-4889-b671-29b3a315794d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lerclerc and Hamilton take third and fourth, with the Brit missing out on the podium once more which he&#8217;ll surely be gutted about.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ferrari will be happy with this, probably keeping an eye on their main competitor Mercedes for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A clean sweep for Mercedes and Ferrari.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:30:21+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:30:21.941Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-ed59c60e-acfd-40eb-959b-cfbee2946bc3\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"george-russell-wins-3\">George Russell wins!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"5da26307-4b22-417b-aad0-4aea0a294cca\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Russell from the UK crosses the line first for Mercedes, with his Italian teammate Antonelli closing second place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A great start to the season for Team Mercedes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:27:01+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:27:01.919Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-74b79cda-c921-4f15-ac85-c1740ca9f2da\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-lap-3\">Final lap<\/h2>\n<p id=\"c8459251-c076-41c7-a603-04d5b0147faa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hamilton is in fourth place, will he make it to the much desired podium?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:26:17+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:26:17.217Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-ffb44e13-15ff-4741-abf3-05e8f7f8a834\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-mercedes-and-ferrari-drivers-overtake-each-other-3\">Will Mercedes and Ferrari drivers overtake each other?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"dd346f0d-e693-4885-ac6e-c87c23a31adf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s possible for Russell to be overtaken by Antonelli. It&#8217;s also possible for Hamilton to overtake Leclerc. But will either teammate overtake the other?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;ll certainly be a tense locker room if so but keep watching to find out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:20:46+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:20:46.176Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-79776172-6eec-4958-bca4-e18d69a86473\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5-laps-left-3\">5 laps left!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"e90bea5d-b41a-428a-8798-a44132958239\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Will things start to unfold in the final five laps?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Battery power is a big part of this season and the drivers are all learning through trial and error what&#8217;s working for them. Time will tell if this affects the final result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:17:44+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:17:44.394Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-0bb99adf-268e-4fd6-95e3-593ee32f1373\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stroll-ing-back-in-3\">Stroll-ing back in<\/h2>\n<p id=\"709b973f-9b0f-40fa-9ae9-ba1541b76088\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Stroll of Aston Martin has decided to join in the competition again!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He&#8217;s 12 laps behind so it&#8217;s just practice laps for Aston Martin at this point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:13:52+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:13:52.118Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-b53c219f-a636-4eef-b267-c1f6a3b2f8a6\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"10-laps-left-3\">10 laps left!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"8d31815c-8494-47f0-83a0-e1a38260a8cf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Things are still looking pretty consistent up front with little movement among the rest of the pack too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Will there be any major shocks in the last 10 laps?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:09:56+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:09:56.134Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-1769fcdb-d529-4cbe-80bb-77ee395775e0\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"aston-martin-s-drivers-are-both-out-3\">Aston Martin&#8217;s drivers are both out!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"20dd6bfd-9341-4b15-a6b9-55271cb29fef\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We&#8217;ve focused so much on the front of the race that we didn&#8217;t see Stroll, the only remaining driver from Aston Martin is now out!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That means Aston Martin will score a big fat zero for the Australian Grand Prix, their cars have failed to be up to snuff so far.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">16 drivers left and only 12 laps until the end!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T05:05:15+00:00\">2026-03-08T05:05:15.890Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-94adad10-6683-45e0-9e42-6a2ef86485e6\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-consistent-top-four-3\">A consistent top four<\/h2>\n<p id=\"42cf2092-37cb-40fd-99ae-99411de73429\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s fair to say that Mercedes and Ferrari have dominated the top four positions so far, nothing if not consistent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">With less than 20 laps, Mercedes have their drivers in the number one and two spot but let&#8217;s see how that pit strategy pays off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Don&#8217;t miss any of the action with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/special\/vpn-page\/?coupon=techradar&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_source=aff3013&amp;utm_campaign=off564\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">NordVPN<\/a>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"9efb44e7-93a1-46ea-b2dd-7229f6cd98a9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5778px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Charles Leclerc has been constantly threatening podium position for most of the race\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YrL24EeS2sh3dw8j3boyyW.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Charles Leclerc has been constantly threatening podium position for most of the race <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:56:07+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:56:07.926Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-d4a1aef7-ffbb-45f2-b5d2-0d40f9da9984\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ferrari-s-bold-strategy-3\">Ferrari&#8217;s bold strategy<\/h2>\n<p id=\"e6435773-838c-4f5b-9280-90fbe74c714d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ferrari are attempting to do the whole race with just one pit stop. It&#8217;s certainly a bold strategy, will it pay it off?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mercedes and McLaren have also asked their team to do the same but their drivers were not confident in that strategy and opted for a second pit stop, including Norris who managed a very quick 2.5 second pit stop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s a gamble and could backfire massively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:44:38+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:44:38.698Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-b9fff379-cb35-4f56-a63f-e7f46a904746\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fernando-alonso-joins-the-race-again-3\">Fernando Alonso joins the race again<\/h2>\n<p id=\"78f79619-06ef-4f2b-b345-f5bea5840015\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In a twist no one saw coming the veteran driver Fernando Alonso has rejoined the race after fixing his car in the pit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He&#8217;s a lap behind everyone so unless there&#8217;s a miracle he will probably stay languishing in last place. You&#8217;ve got to admire him regardless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:36:16+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:36:16.899Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-c9fe4fe9-04bd-47cc-93d0-5e1127897c27\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"valtteri-bottas-and-fernando-alonso-also-out-3\">Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso also out!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"1534ca7d-2d38-43f9-b3c0-8c9b270c7754\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And then there were 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">You can hear the Spanish and Finnish fans sigh a collective sigh as their best prospects have retired from the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bottas crew told him to stop so something must be seriously wrong with his car and we&#8217;re finding out that the same thing happened to Alonso.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;re dropping like flies in Melbourne.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:27:47+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:27:47.201Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-a3f1a060-abed-448a-8731-7832dd52ef41\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"catch-all-the-drama-with-nordvpn-3\">Catch all the drama with NordVPN<\/h2>\n<p id=\"7df3419c-ac2f-42bd-bcff-dce10f1a7af3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In a country which doesn&#8217;t have easy access to F1? No worries!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Catch every bit of pit drama with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/special\/vpn-page\/?coupon=techradar&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_source=aff3013&amp;utm_campaign=off564\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">NordVPN<\/a>, the easiest way to not miss any action wherever you are in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:25:29+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:25:29.916Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isaac-hadjar-is-out-3\">Isaac Hadjar is out!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"d8dbb91f-5f42-4d3e-a58e-c87ddc69a53c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Another one bites the dust!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Hadjar&#8217;s car seems to have malfunctioned and he&#8217;s pulled over to end his time at the Australian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The virtual safety card has been deployed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It also appears Hulkenberg&#8217;s race is over before it begun which means there&#8217;s now only 19 cars in the race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Plenty of drama.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:18:07+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:18:07.257Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-2181dfd0-99ea-4132-b9de-acd1d23120cf\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"leclerc-russell-and-hamilton-dominate-early-doors-3\">Leclerc, Russell and Hamilton dominate early doors<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"edacb6d9-cd5f-4945-a103-6a6dc836e492\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:5531px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ferrari enjoy an early lead\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WwVZhs7VQ86VDgre8AYb8m.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ferrari enjoy an early lead <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"00400962-59af-4020-be85-2fd4e07f86d7\">Leclerc, Russell and Hamilton are fighting it out at the front with some dicey moments including a foiled overtake from Hamilton.<\/p>\n<p>Sixth place is Lindblad, the only rookie of the F1 season is doing extremely well. Maybe one to watch.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise a pretty stable race so far, 10 laps in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:07:24+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:07:24.687Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-1da59ad0-45df-4a18-9107-49f336dd4f76\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"promising-start-for-ferrari-3\">Promising start for Ferrari<\/h2>\n<p id=\"e85a03d5-e857-4cd6-b036-03563455b991\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">First and third position at the moment, Ferrari are looking strong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Will Mercedes pose a threat in second place?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:05:14+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:05:14.829Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-0033f4e6-ae94-40d3-897c-15ff45f964d0\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lights-out-and-away-we-go-3\">Lights out and away we go!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"3560d11b-4d2d-4d4a-9375-7c28c98e532c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Here we go, strap in everyone!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T04:03:21+00:00\">2026-03-08T04:03:21.493Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-51a81d29-1412-4ad6-bd40-fcb7823cc76f\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warming-up-the-tyres-3\">Warming up the tyres <\/h2>\n<p id=\"db7c74db-a14d-4aef-8d82-b2d1aad3d446\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The drivers have now begun the formation lap to warm up the tyres and get into grid formation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Will there be any more surprises?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:58:15+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:58:15.617Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-f226439d-132c-4b9c-a56c-8b1359a132c3\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"five-minutes-until-lights-out-3\">Five minutes until lights out!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6efcb8d0-6c57-49e9-835b-833887e9a9fc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just five minutes until the first Grand Prix of the season begins! We hope you&#8217;re ready for what promises to be an unpredictable race &#8211; with Oscar already out before the main event has begun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Make sure to follow along and get on NordVPN if you&#8217;re watching from outside Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:52:24+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:52:24.159Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-18ed9494-5ac9-46e2-beed-9ccc73f26106\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mercedes-look-good-before-the-race-3\">Mercedes look good before the race<\/h2>\n<p id=\"73531eb5-25b4-44f5-9150-2d92c3488bb8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mercedes principal and CEO Toto Wolff sounds confident with his two drivers in prime position, but will any underdogs prevail?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Time will tell&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:49:44+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:49:44.936Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-e71a8be9-d7a1-43cd-8861-fc5f627ce366\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"everything-australian-3\">Everything Australian<\/h2>\n<p id=\"87660332-80ef-43d8-b7b3-4eb1ddeab9c4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We get a brief interview with Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins, a bit of banter about how they absolutely thrashed the English at the Ashes also in Melbourne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A blast of the Australian national anthem and then actions stations as we see the drivers getting ready as we count down to the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:42:14+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:42:14.131Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-29e51730-cdf3-4681-b1a7-cdcb0374bf53\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mclaren-team-devastated-3\">McLaren team devastated<\/h2>\n<p id=\"d6d6d622-a316-47af-bc63-8855693c7f42\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s hard to convey how much of a blow this is to McLaren and the home crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No one expected someone as accomplished as Oscar to be out before the race had even started but the show must go on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">As the fifth position, this means everyone will move up one including his teammate who was sixth and now will take Oscar&#8217;s vacant spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">One less car to pass, it certainly helps everyone down the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:27:57+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:27:57.221Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-c71086bc-1569-4e50-b576-35a281961f6f\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"oscar-piastri-is-out-the-race-3\">Oscar Piastri is out the race!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"726379d4-eaeb-49e0-8894-2823454f4c52\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Aussie has had a disaster right out the gate with substantial damage to his car before the race has even begun!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Heartbreaking scenes in his hometown of Melbourne as he clips the side and reties his car for the Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Piastri will not be able to compete so Lando Norris is the only one who can take home points for McLaren.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Aussie fans are in tears.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:20:32+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:20:32.167Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-bf9a2a82-e299-403b-ae19-51bfb73b4189\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mclaren-are-the-favourites-or-are-they-3\">McLaren are the favourites&#8230;or are they?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"ee5e9120-bf42-444e-995c-084616e752c0\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3740px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"McLaren's Lando Norris of Great Britain and Oscar Piastri of Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TCrbmRUsoVQiq5G94J4Adc.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"2bddb167-3252-493e-8519-b118ff314257\">With the official debut of the new cars and teams for the first event of the season, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious but McLaren is definitely the talk of the town.<\/p>\n<p>Lando Norris dominated last season and Oscar Piastri has the Melbourne crowd on his side, so this will work in McLaren&#8217;s favour. However, Mercedes is looking good with qualifying yesterday seeing the team put themselves in prime position.<\/p>\n<p>Who will prevail? We&#8217;ll soon see&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-08T03:05:46+00:00\">2026-03-08T03:05:46.900Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-a851e58f-0e34-471f-84e6-93c16fe1f175\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"welcome-to-melbourne-3\">Welcome to Melbourne!<\/h2>\n<p id=\"af498b8f-fc33-47f5-b50a-914aa2e51c95\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Thanks for joining us for a thrilling day of F1 action live from Melbourne!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first Grand Prix of the season is set up to be a nail-biting event, so stick with us for all the twists and turns along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-04T09:50:16+00:00\">2026-03-04T09:50:16.502Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-36107fdb-b895-4621-aa43-681122252f1f\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"welcome-to-the-australian-grand-prix-2026-3\">Welcome to the Australian Grand Prix 2026!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"46ae34a0-b993-4264-8959-36df3470375d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2844px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lando Norris of the UK drives the (4) McLaren F1 Team MCL39 Mercedes during the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 in Melbourne, Australia, on March 14, 2025, at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2LQXYmU8Fa46d73dWXSiCU.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Alessio Morgese\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"baa55ec6-9220-47dc-b9d8-aee2a2e4fdf0\">Welcome to the Australian Grand Prix as we bring you live updates from Melbourne where the F1 season gets underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" style=\"--text-on-accent-color: white; 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