npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Russell soaks up Ferrari pressure to win as Antonelli penalty costs Mercedes one-two | 2026 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race report George Russell overcame the Ferraris to win the Shanghai sprint race but Andrea Kimi Antonelli was penalised for tangling with Isack Hadjar. Read more:

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Russell soaks up Ferrari pressure to win as Antonelli penalty costs Mercedes one-two

George Russell overcame the Ferraris to win the Shanghai sprint race but Andrea Kimi Antonelli was penalised for tangling with Isack Hadjar.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Round-up: F1 ‘won’t replace Bahrain or Saudi races after cancellation’, and more | Formula 1 Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. Read more:

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Round-up: F1 ‘won’t replace Bahrain or Saudi races after cancellation’, and more

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Mercedes made early start to new power unit project ‘like last time’ – Hamilton | Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes have mastered Formula 1's new power unit regulations the same way they did last time - by starting work earlier than their rivals. Read more:

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Mercedes made early start to new power unit project ‘like last time’ – Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes have mastered Formula 1's new power unit regulations the same way they did last time - by starting work earlier t...

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Antonelli keeps front row start as stewards clear him of impeding Norris | Formula 1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race from the front row after the stewards cleared him of impeding Lando Norris. Read more:

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Antonelli keeps front row start, Gasly stays seventh as stewards clear pair of impeding

The stewards cleared Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Pierre Gasly of impeding, meaning the Mercedes driver keeps his front-row start.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

“What the hell is happening?” Frustrated Leclerc lost “half a second” on straight | Formula 1 Charles Leclerc was frustrated to fall to sixth on the grid in qualifying for the sprint race after suffering an unexplained drop in power. Read more:

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“What the hell is happening?” Frustrated Leclerc lost “half a second” on straight

Charles Leclerc was frustrated to fall to sixth on the grid in qualifying for the sprint race after suffering an unexplained drop in power.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

2026 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race grid | Formula 1 George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris. Read more:

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2026 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race grid

George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Nor...

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Russell heads sprint race qualifying but second-placed Antonelli faces investigation | Formula 1 George Russell led another Mercedes one-two in qualifying for the sprint race in Shanghai but his team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli could lose his second place. Read more:

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Russell heads sprint race qualifying but second-placed Antonelli faces investigation

George Russell led another Mercedes one-two in qualifying for the sprint race in Shanghai but his team mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli could lose his se...

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

“The whole day has been a disaster” says Verstappen after qualifying eighth | Formula 1 Max Verstappen told Red Bull "I've really never had something this bad" as he qualified eighth on the grid for the sprint race. Read more:

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“The whole day has been a disaster” says Verstappen after qualifying eighth

Max Verstappen told Red Bull "I've really never had something this bad" as he qualified eighth on the grid for the sprint race.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

2026 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures | F1 Pictures Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit. Read more:

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2026 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Briatore “not happy at all” with Alpine’s “very weak” performance | Formula 1 Alpine's performance in the first race of 2026 came as a major disappointment to the team's executive advisor, Flavio Briatore. Read more:

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Briatore “not happy at all” with Alpine’s “very weak” performance

Alpine's performance in the first race of 2026 came as a major disappointment to the team's executive advisor, Flavio Briatore.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Russell puts Mercedes on top by half a second as spin delays Hamilton | Formula 1 George Russell led a Mercedes one-two followed by the McLarens. Ferrari debuted their new rear wing but Lewis Hamilton suffered a high-speed spin. Read more:

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Russell puts Mercedes on top by half a second as spin delays Hamilton

George Russell led a Mercedes one-two followed by the McLarens. Ferrari debuted their new rear wing but Lewis Hamilton suffered a high-speed spin.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Round-up: ‘Just a matter of time until a massive shunt happens’ says Perez, and more | RaceFans Round-up Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, George Russell accuses Ferrari of blocking changes to F1's start rules. Read more:

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Round-up: ‘Just a matter of time until a massive shunt happens’ says Perez, and more

Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, George Russell accuses Ferrari of blocking changes to F1's start rules.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Spanish GP promoter reveals new renderings of Madring street circuit | Formula 1 The Spanish Grand Prix promoter has revealed new renderings of the street circuit which will hold this year's race. Read more:

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Spanish GP promoter reveals new renderings of Madring street circuit

The Spanish Grand Prix promoter has revealed new renderings of the street circuit which will hold this year's race.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Drivers allowed higher power unit recharge limit for Chinese Grand Prix | Formula 1 Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to generate more electrical energy in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix compared to the first race of the season. Read more:

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Drivers allowed higher power unit recharge limit for Chinese Grand Prix

Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to generate more electrical energy in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix compared to the first race of the se...

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Drivers want rules changes to cut “dangerous” risk of crash at start | Formula 1 Formula 1 drivers want the FIA to make rules changes to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic crash happening at the start of races. Read more:

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Drivers want rules changes to cut “dangerous” risk of crash at start

Formula 1 drivers want the FIA to make rules changes to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic crash happening at the start of races.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Mercedes’ lead is “not an impossible gap to close” – Hamilton | Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton was surprised by Mercedes' 0.8-second margin in qualifying last week but believes Ferrari can catch them. Read more:

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Mercedes’ lead is “not an impossible gap to close” – Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton was surprised by Mercedes' 0.8-second margin in qualifying last week but believes Ferrari can catch them.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Now people understand “GP2 engine” comments about Honda, says Alonso | Formula 1 Fernando Alonso says Honda's struggles with its new power unit have made people understand why he criticised them when they last returned to Formula 1. Read more:

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Now people understand “GP2 engine” comments about Honda, says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says Honda's struggles with its new power unit have made people understand why he criticised them when they last returned to F...

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

“At the moment we cannot fight those cars” – Verstappen | Formula 1 Max Verstappen ruled out Red Bull competing with Mercedes and Ferrari this weekend, saying their rivals are too far ahead. Read more:

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“At the moment we cannot fight those cars” – Verstappen

Max Verstappen ruled out Red Bull competing with Mercedes and Ferrari this weekend, saying their rivals are too far ahead.

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

Round-up: “Negativity” over F1’s new rules is normal says Wolff, and more | RaceFans Round-up Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. Read more: https://www.racefans.net/2026/03/12/round-up-12th-march-2026/

npub1thwd...rdal 2 months ago

FIA confirms four Straight Mode zones for Chinese Grand Prix | Formula 1 Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to activate Straight Mode at four points on the Shanghai circuit this weekend. Read more:

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FIA confirms four Straight Mode zones for Chinese Grand Prix

Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to activate Straight Mode at four points on the Shanghai circuit this weekend.