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Here's why some drivers started 2026 Australian GP with empty batteries

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Here's why some drivers started 2026 Australian GP with empty batteries

An in-depth look at why several Formula 1 drivers reached the 2026 Australian Grand Prix starting grid with depleted batteries, and how new power unit rules, formation lap behavior, and Albert Park's layout combined to create an unexpected energy crisis.

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