Photo Credit to Fan Code The long-awaited and highly anticipated start to the 2026 Formula 1 season is officially underway, with plenty of storylines already taking shape. From Mercedes' rapid pace, to mechanical faults, to even a crash by a superstar, we are already getting an idea of what this season could hold. Qualifying took place on Saturday morning EST, with George Russell topping the grid with an impressive gap between the cars behind. With the next non-Mercedes car q