Ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, McLaren driver Lando Norris backed Fernando Alonso’s criticism of F1’s new generation of cars. Both drivers say the sport’s sweeping 2026 regulations have changed the core task of driving an F1 car. Norris said the new rules force drivers to manage energy rather than chase pure […]
Ferrari has introduced a new aerodynamic device on its SF-26 ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, adding a small winglet to the halo structure as part of an early-season development push. The modification appeared in the paddock on Thursday during pit stop practice as the team prepared for the sprint weekend. The […]
The first and only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend opened with speed, contact, and two interruptions at the Shanghai International Circuit on Friday. George Russell led the session for Mercedes with a lap of 1:32.741. His teammate Kimi Antonelli followed close behind in second, sealing a strong one-two for the team. The […]
F1 arrives in Shanghai this weekend for the Chinese Grand Prix, the second round of 2026. The race takes place March 13–15 at the Shanghai International Circuit and marks the first sprint weekend of the new regulatory era. The event follows a dramatic season opener in Melbourne. Mercedes left Australia with the fastest car and […]
Fernando Alonso says it may take “a couple of grand prix” before Aston Martin can complete a normal race weekend in 2026. Speaking to the media in Shanghai ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, the two-time champion described a two-phase recovery plan for the team after a troubled start to the season. The 44-year-old driver […]
The F1 paddock arrived in China expecting technical talk about the new 2026 cars. Instead, Max Verstappen offered a joke that captured the mood of the grid. Speaking ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, the four-time world champion said he had swapped his professional simulator for a Nintendo Switch and was practising on Mario Kart. […]
When Sergio Perez returned to the F1 paddock ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, he spoke with unusual calm about the team he had just joined. After four demanding years at Red Bull Racing, Perez says his new role at the Cadillac F1 Team feels very different. The Mexican driver said his ideas and feedback […]
The debate around the new 2026 rules in F1 is growing louder, and one of the sport’s closest rivals has now joined the discussion. Alberto Longo, co-founder and chief championship officer of Formula E, said he believes F1 is “making a mistake” by shifting too far toward electric-style racing. Longo spoke as criticism builds after […]
The debate over Formula 1’s new 2026 rules grew louder Thursday in Shanghai when Sergio Perez openly criticised the racing style created by the new regulations. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, the Cadillac driver said the action during the season opener in Melbourne felt “fake” and compared it to the video […]
China’s largest electric vehicle maker, BYD, is weighing a possible move into international motorsport, including a potential entry into F1. A report by Bloomberg on March 10, 2026, said the company is studying several options as it looks for ways to expand its global brand. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that BYD is […]
Toto Wolff defended Mercedes after rival teams raised concerns about a performance gap tied to the team’s 2026 F1 power unit. The debate began after Mercedes secured a dominant one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Customer teams McLaren and Williams said they were surprised by how much faster the works Mercedes squad […]
F1 moves quickly from its dramatic season opener in Australia to the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, the second round of the championship. The race will take place March 13-15 at the Shanghai International Circuit in Jiading, Shanghai. It will also be the first sprint weekend of the 2026 season. Teams arrive with many unanswered questions […]