Ollie Bearman "lucky to be standing here" after Isack Hadjar Chinese GP near-miss
Haas driver Ollie Bearman believes he avoided a massive accident with Isack Hadjar in the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Toto Wolff told Kimi Antonelli to ‘stop nonsense’ in China win
Toto Wolff reveals the moment he told Kimi Antonelli to ‘stop nonsense’ during his maiden Formula 1 victory in Shanghai […]
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After artificial-looking overtaking in Melbourne, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix saw a return to F1 drivers following closely and then out-braking each other. Mark Hughes on the Shanghai spectacle […]
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F1 "trying to sell something we know isn’t right", claims Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz has doubled down on his criticism of the new F1 rules […]
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Fans told ‘don't send death threats’ as Esteban Ocon apologises for Franco Colapinto clash
The fight for the final points-scoring place in the Chinese Grand Prix became physical as Esteban Ocon launched a highly optimistic move up the inside of Franco Colapinto’s Alpine at Turn 2 on lap 32 of the race. As Colapinto took the racing line into the corner, he clipped the front wing of Ocon’s Haas and they both spun.Colapinto recovered and later passed Arvid Lindblad’s Racing Bulls […]
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Post-race crash avoided by Perez’s quick-thinking mechanic
A quick-thinking mechanic prevented a post-race collision involving Sergio Perez's out-of-control Cadillac in Shanghai […]
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Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari risked looking ‘completely stupid’ during Hamilton–Leclerc fight
Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari risked looking ‘completely stupid’ letting Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fight for the podium […]
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Edd Straw's 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix driver rankings
A first Formula 1 grand prix isn't enough for Kimi Antonelli to top this week's driver rankings […]
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Lewis Hamilton's epic Sunday as 'F1' movie claims Oscar after Chinese GP podium
Lewis Hamilton's successful weekend was capped off with an Oscar on Sunday, as the "F1" movie won an Academy Award for Best Sound […]
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Lewis Hamilton follows up first Ferrari podium with Oscars win for F1 movie
The F1 Movie, nominated for four Academy Awards, won an Oscar on Sunday night […]
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Sainz used ‘Overtake mode train’ tactics to keep Colapinto behind
Carlos Sainz Jnr says Formula 1's new regulations can create an 'Overtake mode train' as the Drag Reduction System previously did […]
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Ferrari removed halo wing after FIA talks
Ferrari removed its new halo mini wings during Chinese Grand Prix weekend after discussions with the FIA, The Race has learned […]
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Calling off Hamilton-Leclerc fight would have been “unfair” – Vasseur
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur defended their decision to allow Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to fight for position in the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Why Aston Martin chose Honda over Mercedes, according to Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff insists Aston Martin’s move to Honda for Formula 1 2026 was their call, not Mercedes’ […]
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Who slept worst last night: Max Verstappen
Someone made the mistake of suggesting to Max Verstappen in the post-race media ‘pen' in China that some of the racing seemed less ‘artificial' this weekend, at least enough to get the people in the grandstands energised and cheering."It's terrible," he fired back. "If someone likes this, then you really don't know what racing is about."It's not fun at all. It's playing Mario Kart […]
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Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali
It must have been a great race for any Italian to watch. Two Ferrari drivers, in what appears to be one of the best cars produced in Maranello for many years, battled for the lead with the sport's most promising young rising star, Italy's best hope for a world title since Mamma mia! Alberto Ascari in 1953. The first victory for the new national hero was delivered in almost dominant fashion, but […]
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Toto Wolff silences critics in heartfelt message after Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win
Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff shared a heartfelt message to Kimi Antonelli over the team radio after the Italian driver secured his first Formula 1 victory.The Italian driver managed to fend off his Mercedes team-mate George Russell and Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to convert pole position into a maiden grand prix victory. Antonelli joined Mercedes to […]
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F1 fans stunned by Kimi Antonelli podium mix-up in viral Chinese GP moment
Formula 1 fans have lost it after Kimi Antonelli was announced as Kimi Raikkonen during the Chinese Grand Prix podium ceremony.The Italian driver was caught off guard as he walked out to celebrate his maiden F1 win at the Shanghai International Circuit, but for those watching from home, it was not clear what Antonelli had found so amusing. Later, Mercedes shared footage of the viral […]
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Double McLaren DNS explained as Antonelli achieves F1 dream – round-up
The Chinese Grand Prix has taken place, and while others diced behind him, once Kimi Antonelli retook the lead, he never looked back […]
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Piastri quips ‘been a while since I’ve watch two grands prix on TV’
Oscar Piastri was unable to start the Chinese Grand Prix as McLaren faced separate electrical failures on both cars […]
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Does Verstappen's swipe at people who liked Chinese GP hold up?
Max Verstappen's biggest attack on Formula 1 2026 yet after the Chinese Grand Prix included a big swipe at anyone who likes the kind of racing […]
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Another perfect moment for Toto
Martine McCutcheon had one perfect moment, Toto Wolff has had two […]
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Antonelli learning from each experience
The second youngest race winner in the history of F1, Kimi Antonelli insists he is learning from every mistake […]
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"I'm back to my best," declares Hamilton
What a difference a year makes, as Lewis Hamilton makes good on his 2.0 promise […]
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Carlos Sainz reacts after Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs cancelled amid regional conflict
Carlos Sainz has shared his reaction after Formula 1 cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix […]
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No point to keep going, says Alonso
Losing the feeling in his hands and feet due to engine vibrations, Fernando Alonso felt no need to finish Chinese Grand Prix […]
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This is not racing, insists Verstappen
Retirement due to cooling issue only adds to Max Verstappen's dislike of new rules […]
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“I hope this lap was broadcasted”: Alonso lost five places in one lap at the restart
Fernando Alonso called attention to his struggles in the Aston Martin as he lost five places in a single lap during the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Cadillac F1 drivers clash in Chinese GP, Sergio Perez apologises to Valtteri Bottas
Sergio Perez has taken responsibility for the Cadillac cars’ collision at the start of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.Perez and Valtteri Bottas were battling over 14th place – after pre-race attrition took four cars out of the contest – in Turn 3, the tight left-hander that follows the drawn-out opening curve, when the incident occurred.Perez stayed on the inside of Bottas’ car […]
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Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win gets podium twist as MC calls him Kimi Raikkonen
A podium mix-up saw Kimi Antonelli introduced as Kimi Raikkonen moments after his first F1 victory in China […]
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2026 Chinese Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
Did the Safety Car scupper George Russell's best route to victory? And did Ferrari compromise their race by letting their drivers fight? […]
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Honda admits to race-ending Fernando Alonso issue in Chinese GP
Honda failed to achieve its pre-race target of getting both cars to the chequered flag, with Fernando Alonso withdrawing due to discomfort […]
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Honda F1 engine vibrations led to Fernando Alonso ‘losing all feeling in limbs’
Fernando Alonso “began to lose all feeling in his hands and feet” prior to his retirement from Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix, as Aston Martin’s Honda engine problems persist.The Japanese manufacturer teamed up with Aston Martin as its new works team for 2026, but it has struggled to adapt to F1’s new power unit rules, suffering from profound reliability issues.The vibrations […]
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Chinese Grand Prix: Post Race press conference
Today's post-race press conference with Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton […]
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Max Verstappen has crossed a line with scathing F1 2026 rules attack
OPINION: Max Verstappen’s latest attack on F1’s 2026 rules is his most scathing yet, as he now takes aim at fans who enjoyed the racing spectacle in China. While criticism of some elements of the news rules is justified, and gagging drivers should be avoided at all cost, this particular tirade has crossed into murky waters, argues Lewis Larkam […]
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McLaren launches Mercedes investigation after double Chinese GP disaster
McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out of the Chinese Grand Pri […]
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Max Verstappen brands F1 2026 racing ‘a joke’ as he launches fiercest attack yet
Max Verstappen unleashed his strongest criticism yet of Formula 1’s new 2026 rules after a frustrating Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Antonelli, Ferrari give F1 feel-good race but critics remain
While Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton couldn't hide their joy after Sunday's Chinese GP, Max Verstappen continued his criticism of F1's new rulebook […]
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Fernando Alonso steering wheel footage sparks safety fears after Chinese GP retirement
Onboard footage of two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso suffering from the vibrations through his steering wheel has gained traction on social media.The Spanish driver was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix, along with his Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll, due to excessive vibrations in the AMR26. "A difficult day in Shanghai with Lance retiring due to a suspected […]
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Chinese Grand Prix podium one of two 'perfect' moments in F1 for Toto Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix podium was one of two "perfect" moments he has witnessed in Formula 1 […]
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“I’m lucky to be here” – Oliver Bearman avoided “monster shunt” with out-of-control Isack Hadjar
Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar have recounted their frightful near-miss on the first lap of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix, with the Haas driver counting himself lucky.The pair was battling for sixth position when Hadjar lost control at high-speed in the Turn 13 curve leading to the lengthy back straight; Bearman narrowly avoided the spinning Red Bull but had to take evasive action deep […]
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Jacques Villeneuve claims Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc ‘destroyed Ferrari’s race’ in Chinese GP battle
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's on-track battle during the Chinese Grand Prix "destroyed Ferrari's race."The race at the Shanghai International Circuit featured an exciting back-and-forth between the two drivers. Hamilton finished the race in third, scoring his first podium with the Maranello outfit, while Leclerc was […]
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Antonelli comes of age, but is he ready for Russell title battle?
Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula 1 victory in Sundays Chinese Grand Prix; Antonelli beat his Mercedes team-mate George Russell to reduce the Brits championship lead to four points; the victory has heightened talk of a title challenge from the Italian teenager […]
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Toto Wolff blames “horror show” Red Bull for Max Verstappen's F1 rules hatred
The fallout over F1’s 2026 rules continued in China after Max Verstappen’s latest rant […]
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Antonelli admits he “relaxed too much” before mistake near end of race
Andrea Kimi Antonelli said the mistake which sent him off-track in the final laps of the Chinese Grand Prix was the result of him "relaxing too much" in the car […]
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Max Verstappen slams F1 regulations again; 'Terrible, political, really a joke'
Max Verstappen has said anyone who enjoys watching Formula 1 in 2026 does not understand true racing, labeling the sport's new formula "a joke." […]
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Winners and losers from F1's spectacular Chinese Grand Prix
Winner - Kimi Antonelli (and his boss)Split screening the broadcast to cut to significant others is somewhat of a pet peeve, but we'll make a happy exception for Kimi Antonelli's dad Marco, who has devoted a significant part of his life to his son's career.Marco Antonelli must have died a thousand deaths during the closing laps, and thankfully made it through his son's late off at the […]
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Leclerc admits Hamilton had the upper hand in ‘hard, tactical’ Shanghai battle
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton traded positions and even made contact in a breathtaking wheel-to-wheel battle […]
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Wolff: 'Horrendous to drive' Red Bull part of Verstappen's F1 2026 ire
Has Red Bull’s “horror show” at Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix amplified Max Verstappen’s hatred of the 2026 regulations? […]
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Russell was ‘waiting for Hamilton and Leclerc to collide’ in Chinese GP
George Russell said he was convinced Ferrari's drivers were going to collide as they fought for position in the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Chinese Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso 'struggled to feel' hands and feet in Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso was starting to lose the feeling in his hands and feet before finally retiring his Aston Martin from the Chinese Grand Prix on lap 33 […]
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McLaren to investigate 'coincidental' issues after failure to start Chinese GP
McLaren and engine supplier Mercedes are investigating what went wrong for Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris before the start of the Chinese Grand Prix; Norris did not even make it to the grid, while Piastri was pushed back to the garage before the formation lap in Shanghai on Sunday […]
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McLaren confirms Chinese GP issues Mercedes-related, but doesn't blame the brand
McLaren has confirmed its double non-start in the Chinese Grand Prix was due to issues related to its Mercedes power unit […]
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Immediate F1 2026 rule changes off the table after Chinese GP
Formula 1 is to now hold fire on making any major changes to the 2026 rules until at least the Miami Grand Prix, The Race has learned […]
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Kimi Antonelli’s “heart attack” moment in emotional F1 Chinese GP victory
Antonelli fought back the tears after winning the F1 Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Pete Bonnington sees Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton qualities in Kimi Antonelli after first win
Pete Bonnington sees the same clear qualities in Kimi Antonelli that he has seen while working with Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton […]
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