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F1 Fantasy Picks: Australian Grand Prix 2026
Free, data-driven F1 Fantasy picks for the Australian Grand Prix (round 1, 2026). Below are the model's top driver and constructor picks, the best value (points-per-million) options, and the pick to captain. Our archived predictions for round 1. The race has run — see how the model did in the Accuracy tab.
Top driver picks
Ranked by predicted fantasy points for the Australian GP. PPM = points per $million (value).
| # | Driver | Team | Price | Quali→Race | Pred. pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | $28.3M | P1→P1 | 38.3 | 1.35 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | $28.2M | P4→P2 | 26.3 | 0.93 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $23.7M | P5→P4 | 26.3 | 1.11 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | $26.5M | P2→P3 | 25.8 | 0.97 |
| 5 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $24.1M | P6→P6 | 20.8 | 0.86 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $24.6M | P3→P5 | 17.5 | 0.71 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $23.2M | P7→P8 | 16.0 | 0.69 |
| 8 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | $9.1M | P19→P15 | 13.2 | 1.45 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | $13.3M | P10→P7 | 12.4 | 0.93 |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | $5.8M | P13→P12 | 10.0 | 1.72 |
Best value picks (PPM)
The most points per $million spent — the budget-stretchers that let you afford a premium elsewhere.
| Driver | Team | Price | Pred. pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | $5.8M | 10.0 | 1.72 |
| Esteban Ocon | Haas | $9.1M | 13.2 | 1.45 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | $28.3M | 38.3 | 1.35 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | $5.0M | 6.3 | 1.26 |
| Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | $7.6M | 8.5 | 1.12 |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $23.7M | 26.3 | 1.11 |
Top constructor picks
Constructors score both their drivers' points plus pit-stop points and a qualifying bonus — don't overlook them.
| Constructor | Price | Pred. pts | Pit-stop pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | $30.2M | 80.8 | 14.4 | 2.68 |
| McLaren | $28.6M | 66.5 | 14.3 | 2.33 |
| Ferrari | $24.2M | 63.3 | 13.4 | 2.62 |
| Red Bull | $29.1M | 61.0 | 16.0 | 2.10 |
| Haas | $9.2M | 26.4 | 8.7 | 2.87 |
| Racing Bulls | $8.1M | 26.2 | 11.8 | 3.23 |
| Audi | $5.6M | 25.1 | 7.8 | 4.48 |
| Williams | $13.8M | 24.9 | 9.1 | 1.80 |
FAQ
Who are the best F1 Fantasy picks for the Australian GP?
Our model's top projected scorers for the Australian Grand Prix are George Russell, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc. For value, Gabriel Bortoleto offers the best points per million. The full ranked list is in the table above.
What's the best F1 Fantasy team for the Australian GP?
Build it in seconds with our free Optimizer, which checks all 1.4 million legal 5-driver, 2-constructor lineups within your budget. The picks on this page are the building blocks for it.
How are these Australian GP predictions made?
Machine-learning models trained on 2020-2026 data predict qualifying and race positions, then a 10,000-run Monte Carlo simulation turns them into expected fantasy points. Predictions sharpen as practice and qualifying data arrive across the weekend.