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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Charles Leclerc defends F1 racing in 2026: It "doesn't feel so artificial"
Charles Leclerc reckons the new 2026 Formula 1 cars don’t actually feel “artificial” despite several drivers strongly criticising the latest regulation overhaul. Cars this year are completely different than before, with the chassis being nimbler and having less downforce, while the power unit is more reliant on electrical energy with a near-50:50 split against the internal combustion […]
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Ferrari delays debut of ‘Macarena’ wing after cautious Shanghai practice test
Ferrari briefly ran its rotating ‘Macarena’ rear wing in China practice, but reliability concerns and limited testing took it back off […]
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Max Verstappen warns Formula 1 over 2026 rules: ‘It will ruin the sport’
Max Verstappen says Formula 1 risks damaging the sport if driver concerns over the 2026 rules are ignored […]
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Just like Jim Clark - Kimi Antonelli keeps his promise with iconic thumbs-up celebration
Melbourne, Australia. Kimi Antonelli has arranged to meet us at an Italian restaurant that has become a hotspot for F1's ample Italian-speaking community. At the next table is Franco Colapinto sharing a meal with some Argentinian friends. They catch up about motorsport, expectations for a world championship that is about to begin.Kimi looks ravenous in more ways than one. Keen to tuck into the […]
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Toto Wolff plays down Kimi Antonelli title talk after Chinese Grand Prix win
Toto Wolff says it's "too early" for Kimi Antonelli to think about a title, with the 19-year-old needing to grow without excessive pressure […]
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‘I am supposed to be on your side’ – Lambiase message emerges in untelevised Verstappen team radio
Untelevised team radio from the F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix has revealed a tense exchange between Max Verstappen and GianPiero Lambiase […]
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The F1 rules tensions rivals could use to peg Mercedes back
Ongoing debates over F1 2026 rule tweaks could give rivals ways to cut Mercedes' advantage […]
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Did 'feisty' Hamilton vs Leclerc battle ignite Ferrari rivalry?
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc went wheel to wheel on several occasions during the Sprint and Grand Prix in China; Ferrari pair appear to be evenly matched in the new F1 cars; watch every session of the Japanese GP from March 27-29, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Round-up: Red Bull performance “easy to maximise” so far for Hadjar, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Chinese Grand Prix in Words, Stats and Pictures
Everything you need to know about the Heineken Chinese Grand Prix all the details, stats, pictures and quotes […]
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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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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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Sergio Perez pokes fun at F1 "Mario Kart" references: 'I need the mushroom'
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez poked fun at the recent comments likening the current 2026 regulations to Mario Kart.During the Chinese Grand Prix, in which he finished in 15th, the Mexican driver joked over the team radio, "I need a mushroom now. It disappeared. I don't know what happened." Perez, who joined Cadillac as it joined the championship as the 11th team in 2026, had […]
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Piastri finds something to joke about after McLaren’s double DNS in China
Oscar Piastri still found time for humour with Lando Norris after McLaren’s disastrous double DNS in Shanghai […]
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Sergio Perez admits blame for Valtteri Bottas collision and jokes ‘I need a mushroom’
Perez accepted full blame for colliding with teammate Bottas — but still found time for a Mario Kart quip on the radio […]
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Everything we learned from F1's 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
Our key takeaways from a painful Chinese GP weekend for some major names […]
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Ferrari thinks its 2026 F1 engine will be allowed upgrade boost
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur believes his team will be allowed to introduce an upgraded power unit after a few more races […]
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How gripping Ferrari battle is keeping F1 2026 alive amid Mercedes dominance
Ferrari's intra-team battle is providing one of the best storylines of the 2026 F1 season, writes Lewis Larkam […]
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Kimi Antonelli clears air with Isack Hadjar after F1 sprint clash: ‘We know how he is sometimes’
Kimi Antonelli revealed that he spoke with Isack Hadjar before the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, after the Frenchman refused his apology following their clash in Saturday's sprint.During the sprint race in Shanghai, Antonelli made a poor start and found himself stuck in the middle of the pack. Attempting to quickly make up positions on the opening lap, the Italian understeered and made […]
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Lando Norris reveals harsh reality about McLaren’s current F1 2026 competitiveness
Lando Norris offers his honest verdict on where McLaren currently stands […]
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Jacques Villeneuve argues that Mercedes’ 2026 F1 dominance is nothing like 2014
Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Mercedes' dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 regulations is not like 2014.The Brackley outfit dominated the championship from 2014 to 2021, winning seven drivers' championships with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg and eight constructors' titles.While Mercedes has won every race of the season so far, including the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the […]
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Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner gives Kimi Antonelli special shoutout after maiden win
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner gave a shoutout to his fellow countryman Kimi Antonelli during his Indian Wells title acceptance speech after the Mercedes Formula 1 driver claimed his first grand prix victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.Antonelli became the second-youngest F1 grand prix winner in Shanghai after successfully converting pole position to victory and fending off his team-mate […]
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff stresses F1 2026 title talk is “not good” for Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff cools expectations surrounding Kimi Antonelli after his breakthrough F1 win […]
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McLaren admits double F1 2026 non-start “difficult to process” for Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri is yet to start a Grand Prix in F1 2026 […]
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Max Verstappen calls it Mario Kart racing. His critics call it sour grapes. Is it possible to come to an agreement over F1's new rules? […]
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Max Verstappen "never saw" Red Bull close to Mercedes despite F1 pre-season hype
Verstappen has not been surprised by Red Bull's slow start to the 2026 F1 season […]
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Wolff: Verstappen's Red Bull 'horror show' impacting rules criticism
Max Verstappen has been a leading critic of Formula 1s new regulations but Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks the pace of Red Bulls car is part of the four-time world champions ire; Verstappen says he would make the same comments even if he was winning races […]
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‘Just an easy pass with Overtake’: Every radio message from Antonelli’s first F1 win
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's race engineer kept him alert to the threat from his team mate on his way to his breakthrough grand prix victory […]
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F1 2026 team-mate head-to-heads after Chinese GP
Find the latest team-mate head-to-heads for the 2026 Formula 1 season including Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri at McLaren; watch every F1 round live on Sky Sports F1, with the Japanese GP next on March 27-29 […]
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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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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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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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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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Round-up: Verstappen denies F1 criticism is due to Red Bull’s struggles, and more
Also in Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Audi confirms a wheel gun problem caused Nico Hulkenberg's 16-second pit stop […]
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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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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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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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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 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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Chinese Grand Prix: Antonelli wins in Shanghai, Mercedes go 1-2 again - as it happened
Kimi Antonelli converted his record-breaking Chinese Grand Prix pole into a maiden Formula 1 victory on Sunday, you can relive exactly how it happened here […]
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It's been almost two years since F1 last abandoned a grand prix weekend. We look back at the practical, financial - and unusual reasons - for race cancellations in F1's history […]
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Twenty years ago in Shanghai Michael Schumacher, the greatest driver of his generation, crossed the F1 finish line first for the 91st - and final - time […]
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As tensions remain high in the Middle East, Formula 1 has announced that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will be cancelled, reducing this year's calendar to 22 races […]
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Two team principals with history, a minority stake, multiple bidders, and a governance question without a proper answer - here's what the race for the future of the Alpine Formula 1 team actually looks like […]
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Lawrence Stroll sends clear message on Honda timeline ahead of Aston Martin’s 2026 switch
Aston Martin Formula 1 team owner Lawrence Stroll has warned that the Silverstone outfit will need to be patient with Honda in 2026.The British squad is preparing for its first season with the Japanese manufacturer as its power unit supplier after parting ways with Mercedes in 2025, and Stroll is realistic that they are going to have to give Honda the "necessary time to develop that power […]
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Lindblad handed ‘tough introduction’ prediction by F1 2025 rookie
Ollie Bearman believes next season will be a "tough introduction" for Arvid Lindblad, who will be the only rookie on the 2026 grid […]
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Leclerc reveals two reasons why he has not given Lewis Hamilton Ferrari advice
Lewis Hamilton endured a challenging first season at Ferrari, though did not receive any advice from Charles Leclerc on how to turn the tide […]
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No hope for rivals until 2027? The impact of F1's loophole controversy
What we've learned about the impact of F1 2026's big engine loophole controversy, why it's so complicated and what happens next […]
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