# @thegistusa on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVobiczEQKb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/58923247-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-08T17:24:32.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

## Caption

And we're off. 🏎️⁣
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Mercedes dominates the opening weekend of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, claiming a one-two finish with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli leading a flawless race. 🏁⁣
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in third and fourth, while reigning world champion Lando Norris finished fifth. 💪⁣
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Max Verstappen recovered from a 20th-place start after crashing in qualifying to finish sixth. 👀⁣
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“I like this car, I like this engine,” Russell said after the race, while Antonelli added, “What a start to the year,” capturing just how strong Mercedes’ weekend had been. 👑⁣
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(c/o f1)⁣
#menssports #f1 #f1tok #racing ⁣

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

menssports, racing, f1, f1tok

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