Ferrari admits Mercedes ‘a step ahead’ in qualifying as straight-line deficit cited
Ferrari’s drivers say the SF-26 is strong in the corners, but a straight-line gap to Mercedes remains.
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Jacques Villeneuve defends F1 2026 rules after ‘good race’ in Melbourne
The 1997 World Champion says Formula 1’s polarising 2026 rules already delivered entertainment in Melbourne.
The Mercedes boss says Antonelli has the speed, but experience still favours George Russell.
Both regions have been struck by missiles from Iran just a few weeks before F1 was set to take place.
After crashing in practice, Colton Herta graded his Formula 2 debut weekend in Melbourne ‘C minus’.
George Russell will be surrounded by Mercedes engines when he lines up in pole position for the sprint on Saturday.
‘Why did you choose him?’ – Lewis Hamilton laughs at ‘very strange’ Richard Hammond message
"I was not expecting to see him of all people..."
Williams ‘back to the drawing board’ after double SQ1 elimination in China
Alex Albon went as far as to concede the team were treating the Chinese GP weekend 'like a practice session.'
Fernando Alonso warns Aston Martin still limited by Honda power unit spares
Alonso stresses reliability will be key as Aston Martin battles limited Honda power unit spares.
Toto Wolff points to ‘very different’ McLaren choice amid Mercedes power unit debate
Toto Wolff says McLaren’s design choices — including gear ratios — differ significantly as the PU debate intensifies.
Norris testimony saves Kimi Antonelli from Chinese GP Sprint penalty
Lando Norris' testimony has appeared to save Kimi Antonelli from a grid penalty in China, as the stewards wrote.
Max Verstappen brands ‘whole day a disaster’ after China sprint quali
Max Verstappen at least reached SQ3 but there was little else for the Dutchman to be positive about in Shanghai.
Hamilton says Ferrari’s ‘Macarena’ wing ‘a little premature’ in Shanghai
Lewis Hamilton admits Ferrari’s daring ‘Macarena’ wing debuted earlier than planned in Shanghai.
Briatore: Alpine negotiations are with Mercedes, not Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff linked to buying into Alpine, but Flavio Briatore says it's Mercedes who is interested.
FIA confirms double investigation after Antonelli and Gasly incidents
Two drivers could be at risk of a grid penalty for potential infringements in SQ2.
George Russell storms to Chinese Grand Prix Sprint pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli
Can anyone stop George Russell?
F1 2026: Head-to-head qualifying statistics between teammates
Keep a running track of the F1 2026 qualifying battles as the season unfolds.
Chinese GP: Sprint Qualifying results
All the results from Sprint Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix from Shanghai.
F1 LIVE: Relive the action from China Sprint qualifying
It's time for the first Sprint qualifying session of the season, join us as the action unfolds.
Kimi Antonelli spotted wearing hand brace in Shanghai after Melbourne crash
Kimi Antonelli arrived in Shanghai with protection on his left hand after his heavy Melbourne crash.
George Russell: Mercedes’ 2026 engine isn’t crushing rivals like 2014
After a flying start to the year, George Russell feels Mercedes' rivals have produced power units "very close to what we have."
Alex Albon reprimanded as flaw in practice start rules emerges
Albon was called to the stewards for breaching practice start rules at Shanghai.
Chinese GP: Free Practice 1 F1 results
Complete results from the opening practice hour at the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.
Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Shanghai practice as Hamilton-Norris clash noted
Mercedes sent an early warning in Shanghai, but the session also featured a Hamilton-Norris clash.
F1 LIVE: Relive FP1 at the Chinese Grand Prix
It's the first and only free practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend - join us live.