Max Verstappen-Red Bull tension at F1 Chinese GP revealed in untelevised team radio
Max Verstappen true frustrations revealed during team radio exchange in China […]
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Jonathan Wheatley: Max Verstappen's F1 2026 criticism is "because of where he finds himself"
Audi Formula 1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley reckons Max Verstappen's criticism of the 2026 regulations is partly down to the difficulties Red Bull faced over the first two weekends of the new season. Having warned about the prospect of severe energy saving issues for years, Verstappen has been frustrated with the reality of driving and racing F1's 2026 cars, going so far as to label the […]
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Oscar Piastri explains McLaren lessons from disastrous F1 Chinese GP
Oscar Piastri believes there were positives and lessons for McLaren to take from a difficult Chinese GP weekend […]
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Audi reveals drawback of having no customer teams
Audi is batting against the odds to match Mercedes and Ferrari, with their customer team backing […]
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Question of the week: Can anything or anyone stop Mercedes from winning both F1 titles in 2026?
With Mercedes winning two of the opening races this year – and an additional Formula 1 sprint in Shanghai – it looks as if the Silver Arrows are set to clinch both titles.That was the most predictable outcome of the first few races: long before the 2026 season got underway, Mercedes was seen as a clear favourite – and little suggests that it won't result in both titles going to Brackley […]
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David Coulthard surprised by Ferrari tactics in China
David Coulthard questions Ferrari’s decision to let Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fight for the podium […]
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Aston Martin plea after blunt eight-word Lance Stroll interview
Mike Krack calls for understanding after Stroll’s terse post-qualifying responses raised eyebrows in Shanghai […]
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How F1’s newest winner has proved his age critics wrong
F1's newest winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered the perfect response to his age critics, writes Lewis Larkam […]
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Godzilla joins Haas
Haas has announced a season-long collaboration with TOHO CO., LTD., the iconic Japanese entertainment studio and home of Godzilla […]
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Ferrari responds to rival’s “selfish” jabs over F1 start rule changes
Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur has responded to claims it has stood in the way of changes to the F1 start rules […]
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Ferrari’s China sprint halo wing: What it could be and why it vanished from the SF-26
Ferrari, under the technical management of Loic Serra, appears to be a team unafraid to explore the grey areas of the Formula 1 technical regulations. The French technical director seems to have revived a concept that had been promoted by Sergio Marchionne during the early phase of his presidency at Ferrari.According to the Abruzzo-born manager, all the “grey areas” of the Formula 1 […]
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Leclerc defends rule changes
Charles Leclerc comes to the defence of the 2026 rules overhaul and once again it is a driver with a team that appears to have done a better job […]
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Liam Lawson hails Red Bull-Ford F1 engine turnaround after worrying pre-season speculation
Liam Lawson revealed he wasn't "super-confident" of the Red Bull Ford power unit […]
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F1 x Godzilla! Haas reveal unique partnership, to run Japanese GP livery
The Haas Formula 1 team has announced an unusual collaboration with the Godzilla movie franchise, which will see the team run a special livery at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Hamilton’s first Ferrari win ‘more in sight than ever’ after China podium
Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium at the Chinese GP has reignited belief, and now he’s eyeing something bigger […]
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Lewis Hamilton: “I’m back to my best” in F1 2026, “both mentally and physically”
Lewis Hamilton says he is ‘back to his best’, though he insists there’s still “room to improve”, following his first podium with Ferrari at Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix.At a Shanghai International Circuit where his sprint win was a rare highlight last year, Hamilton outqualified team-mate Charles Leclerc in both sessions and came out on top in their lengthy Sunday battle.This […]
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Revealed: The new F1 rule Ferrari can benefit from to catch Mercedes
Ferrari is in line to benefit from a new F1 rule as it looks to hunt down Mercedes […]
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Guenther Steiner slams Max Verstappen’s F1 2026 criticism as ‘toys out of the pram’
Guenther Steiner delivers a blunt verdict as Max Verstappen’s frustration with F1’s new regulations boils over […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
The Melbourne spectacle was tough to digest, but Shanghai exposed an upside to Formula 1’s new rules, showing that the series can deliver racing that's thrilling and skilful, as Mark Hughes explains […]
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Ferrari set for private SF-26 test as new plan of action emerges for April break
Ferrari is set to hold a private test with the SF-26 after podiums for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the first two races of F1 2026 […]
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Aston Martin sets record straight over Adrian Newey Chinese GP absence
Aston Martin's Mike Krack has set the record straight after Adrian Newey's absence from the Chinese Grand Prix sparked online rumours […]
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Why McLaren's F1 title defence is collapsing already
McLaren's F1 title defence has begun miserably, and it faces bigger problems than the embarrassment of both cars failing to start in China […]
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Max Verstappen ‘in a horror show’ as Wolff weighs in on ‘horrendous’ Red Bull RB22
Max Verstappen is "really in a horror show" in F1 2026 with the Red Bull RB22 "horrendous" to drive, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says […]
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'Enough is enough!' - Ferrari insist no more changes to F1 start rules
Mercedes George Russell had accused Ferrari of being selfish and a little bit silly ahead of Chinese GP over blocking further possible changes to F1s starting procedure; watch every session of the Japanese GP from March 27-29, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Round-up: Data shows fans “love” F1’s new rules says Wolff, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Formula 1 paddock reacts as Kimi Antonelli claims first grand prix victory in China
The Formula 1 paddock has come together to congratulate Kimi Antonelli on his maiden grand prix win at the Chinese Grand Prix.The Italian driver claimed his first F1 victory at the Shanghai International Circuit after successfully converting pole position into a race win. At just 19 years old, he became the second-youngest F1 race winner."I'm speechless. I'm about to cry, to be honest, but […]
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Russell weighs in on Hamilton vs Leclerc as untelevised Verstappen team radio emerges – roundup
Tuesday's F1 news includes George Russell intervening during a Lewis Hamilton battle as untelevised Max Verstappen team radio emerges […]
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Oscar Piastri grid joke backfires as David Coulthard questions McLaren future
A light-hearted Oscar Piastri remark turned ironic as McLaren’s nightmare sparked concern from David Coulthard […]
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Liam Lawson declares ‘karma’ as Chinese GP radio call and Lindblad battle explained
Liam Lawson breaks down his radio message and ‘karma’ moment after battling Lindblad […]
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How close is Ferrari to Mercedes? We dig into the data from F1’s Chinese GP
After two grands prix and one sprint race in the 2026 Formula 1 season, Mercedes has won every single event so far. However, those victories were not quite as effortless as the results might suggest.In all three races, the Silver Arrows had to defend seriously against Ferrari. In particular, Ferrari’s strong race starts allowed the Scuderia to take the lead initially on each occasion.So […]
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Oliver Bearman reveals he ‘almost killed’ Isack Hadjar in Chinese GP near-miss
Oliver Bearman revealed the moment he thought he had ‘almost killed’ Isack Hadjar after a terrifying lap-one spin in Shanghai […]
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The Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton-like quality powering Kimi Antonelli to F1 success
Kimi Anotnelli shares a key trait with seven-time champions Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, says Peter Bonnington […]
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Red Bull reveals why Max Verstappen got Nurburgring 24 go ahead
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said the team needed no convincing to allow Max Verstappen to compete in a 24-hour race […]
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Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 F1 renaissance mirrors that of another motorsport legend
Lewis Hamilton has made a positive start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in a Ferrari he enjoys driving more than the previous generation of car. With doubts placed on his ability after recent tough years, at 41, he is showing a similar rebirth to a fellow motorsport legend over a decade ago […]
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The reason behind Kimi Antonelli's late hair-raising moment in F1's Chinese GP
Kimi Antonelli blamed going into “autopilot” mode as the reason for his hair-raising moment late in the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix - vowing it will never happen again.The 19-year-old won from pole on Sunday to take his maiden grand prix victory, leading team-mate George Russell in a Mercedes 1-2 having controlled much of the contest.Antonelli took the chequered flag by 5.515s, but it […]
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Kimi Antonelli explains Isack Hadjar reaction after China Sprint clash
Antonelli says Hadjar waved away his apology in the heat of the moment — but it didn’t last long […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
From Robert Kubica to Kimi Antonelli, these are the 10 youngest grand prix winners in Formula 1 history […]
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Wolff dismisses criticism of F1 2026
As Max Verstappen doubles down on his criticism of the rules overhaul, Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff suggests it is down to the Dutchman's lack of a competitive car […]
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Sergio Perez laments "worst feeling" after Cadillac friendly fire in Chinese GP
Sergio Perez was left red faced after colliding with Cadillac team-mate Valtteri Bottas at the Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Franco Colapinto fans told ‘do not send death threats’ after Esteban Ocon clash
Franco Colapinto’s team has stepped in to urge fans not to target Esteban Ocon with abuse following their China clash […]
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Haas the biggest surprise of the early F1 races? “We've beaten Red Bull on merit”
After a seventh-place finish in the Formula 1 season opener in Australia, Haas recorded another strong result early in the season in Shanghai. Oliver Bearman managed to reach Q3 on Saturday, although he ultimately had to settle for tenth place on the grid.On Sunday, however, there was even more potential. While two of the four traditional top teams – McLaren and Red Bull – hit trouble […]
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How The Race Members' Club ranked the F1 drivers at the Chinese GP
We have opened up driver rankings to the Champions tier of the Members' Club - so who ended up #1 from the Chinese Grand Prix? […]
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Red Bull admit 'significant shortcomings' after China woe
With only 12 points from 2026s opening two race weekends, Red Bull are now aiming to improve from Suzuka onwards after challenging start to F1s new campaign with their RB21 car; watch every session of the Japanese GP from March 27-29, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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A windscreen? The legality questions around Ferrari halo wings
Ferrari has been massively innovative in F1 2026 when it comes to aerodynamic developments, but its halo wings caught the attention of the FIA […]
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‘What’s Leclerc doing?’ – Untelevised Russell team radio after ‘aggressive’ Hamilton battle
Untelevised team radio has revealed how George Russell was left surprised by an "aggressive" Charles Leclerc move against Lewis Hamilton […]
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McLaren's party on hold?
Insisting he has faith in his team to sort its issues, Lando Norris admits that it has been a tough start to the season, while Andrea Stella praises his drivers' positivity […]
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Liam Lawson dealt “karma” for Racing Bulls F1 radio complaint
Liam Lawson complained about Racing Bulls team-mate Arvid Lindblad, but was hit with instant "karma" at the F1 Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Fernando Alonso: Aston Martin losing out in F1's 'battery world championship'
Fernando Alonso has said Aston Martin can compete with rivals on the opening laps of races this season but then loses out in what he calls the "battery world championship." […]
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Ferrari’s revolutionary “Macarena wing” will return in Japan
Ferrari put on a show in Shanghai with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc fighting throughout the grand prix, but the SF-26 had to settle for third place with the seven-time world champion – who finally secured his first podium with the Scuderia. On the day of Kimi Antonelli’s first triumph, Ferrari finished 25 seconds behind – an eternity for what currently seems the only credible […]
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F1 race control “logic” questioned after China safety car “killed" one driver's race
Franco Colapinto was left frustrated by an early Chinese Grand Prix which he believes "killed" his race […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Twelve months after Eddie Jordan's untimely death, Matt Bishop recalls his friendship with the relentless, and occasionally outrageous, former F1 team owner, pundit and force of nature […]
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Verstappen reduced his pace unnecessarily due to communications error
Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase reassured him "I am supposed to be on your side" after a communications error during Sunday's race […]
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How Aston Martin made progress in Chinese GP, even if "you'll be laughing" at that
Aston Martin's nightmare start to the 2026 Formula 1 season has been one of the biggest surprises of the year so far. And while it suffered a double DNF in the Chinese Grand Prix, the weekend itself revealed a lot more progress to the team than is perhaps visible off-track […]
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Lay off Antonelli title talk says Wolff
In the wake of Kimi Antonelli's maiden win, Toto Wolff has called on the media to play down talk of a title challenge […]
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Fernando Alonso was losing feeling in ‘hands and feet’ before Chinese GP retirement
Fernando Alonso reveals how severe Aston Martin vibrations left him struggling to feel his hands and feet in China […]
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Charles Leclerc: Things weren’t “stacking up” with Ferrari pace against Mercedes
Charles Leclerc said the Chinese Grand Prix confirmed fears of Mercedes' sizeable advantage […]
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