The F1 starting grid for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix has been set following Saturday's qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit. read more »
Today's Most Popular Headlines
-
Adrian Newey snubbed star F1 driver because 'he's too big'
572880
Indexed on April-06-2026 09:57:04 from: GPfans.com ( 107 views )
Adrian Newey snubbed star F1 driver because 'he's too big'
Adrian Newey might be the ultimate F1 perfectionist, forever seeking every possible tiny edge with the sole goal of making his latest car go faster.
-
What are F1 drivers, teams doing during enforced April break?
572875
Indexed on April-06-2026 07:03:06 from: SkySports.com/F1 ( 102 views )
What are F1 drivers, teams doing during enforced April break?
The conflict in the Middle East has led to an enforced pause to the Formula 1 season with the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.
-
The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium
572897
Indexed on April-06-2026 11:42:07 from: Autosport.com ( 98 views )
The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur reckons the Scuderia is heading into the April break with a big morale boost after beating one of the dominant Mercedes cars in Japan.Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had swept the first two races in Australia and China as Mercedes looks to return to its championship winning ways under F1's new regulations. Ferrari has also made a strong start ...Keep reading
-
Esteban Ocon issues scathing review over his 'disappointing' F1 career
572878
Indexed on April-06-2026 09:15:07 from: GPfans.com ( 98 views )
Esteban Ocon issues scathing review over his 'disappointing' F1 career
F1 star Esteban Ocon has described his F1 career to date as 'disappointing'.
-
How Italian F1 sensation Kimi Antonelli was rejected by Ferrari
572876
Indexed on April-06-2026 08:27:06 from: GPfans.com ( 95 views )
How Italian F1 sensation Kimi Antonelli was rejected by Ferrari
In an alternate universe, Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli could have risen to F1 with Ferrari, but instead, they were responsible for perhaps the biggest driver fumble in recent years.
Adrian Newey snubbed star F1 driver because 'he's too big'
Adrian Newey might be the ultimate F1 perfectionist, forever seeking every possible tiny edge with the sole goal of making his latest car go faster.
Adrian Newey might be the ultimate F1 perfectionist, forever seeking every possible tiny edge with the sole goal of making his latest car go faster.
35
20
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to claim pole position at just 19 years old at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix! Claiming the title from Sebastian Vettel who held the... read more »
5
As you can see with all the teams, we're learning about these new cars and new regulations at a rapid rate. read more »
5
As with every time we take the MCL40 to track, we are continuing to learn how to maximise the power unit and are finding more performance session by session. read more »
5
Having our two drivers so evenly matched is definitely good for us. It is much easier to improve when you have both drivers pushing each other. read more »
35
Alpine F1 manager Flavio Briatore has issued a statement regarding the involvement of Toto Wolff in a rumoured Mercedes buyout of some shares in Alpine, something which could... read more »
9
McLaren's Andrea Stella clarifies his comments about Mercedes and its class-leading F1 power unit. read more »
20
Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton share a moment in Parc Ferme after finishing P1 and P3 respectively, in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. For more F1® videos, visit:... read more »
5
Tomorrow our target is to get both drivers into the top 10, and we have the speed and capabilities to do that. read more »
5
These qualifying sessions remain painful because we're simply not where we want to be. read more »
6
Red Bull endured a diffifult Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix, with both the Sprint and Grand Prix qualifying exposing a car that has been difficult to balance and... read more »
6
At just 19 years of age, Italian Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest pole man in the history of F1. The Mercedes driver beat his teammate George Russell to secure the first... read more »
35
Mercedes are once again favourites to take victory in Sunday's F1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, but rule out Lewis Hamilton at your peril. read more »
9
Williams' "painful start" to the 2026 F1 season continued in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying. read more »
15
F1's youngest-ever driver, Kimi Antonelli, is aware that teammate George Russell could have taken pole position in Shanghai if not for reliability issues affecting the... read more »
3
"I cannot push at all, because the car doesn't let me. So that's why I don't really feel in control of the car." read more »
6
The Chinese Grand Prix weekend delivered another demanding day for Williams, with both the Sprint Race and Grand Prix qualifying exposing the car's limitations while also... read more »
35
Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster move to Ferrari became the biggest news of the season before it had even begun back in 2024 when he shocked Mercedes fans by announcing his... read more »
30
Lewis Hamilton has suggested Mercedes have extra power in their engine which they do not show until Qualifying as the Silver Arrows locked out the front row at the Chinese... read more »
20
The grid is set for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix! Here's what the drivers had to say in reaction to Qualifying in Shanghai. For more F1® videos, visit:... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
- D
- H
- M
- S
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
Latest comments