We found a lot more performance and good learnings from Australia that we carried over into this weekend. read more »
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It was pleasing to see that we made some progress between Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying. read more »
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A difficult day today, but at this early stage in our journey we are still finding issues and fixing them in real time. read more »
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Tough day, which isn't a surprise after Melbourne, but doesn't hurt any less as a result. read more »
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Pierre Gasly has learned the outcome of the FIA probe into an alleged blocking of Max Verstappen during qualifying for the F1 Chinese GP Sprint Race. The post Pierre Gasly... read more »
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Charles Leclerc was left furious after an inexplicable issue on his Ferrari after qualifying sixth for the F1 Chinese GP Sprint. The post Charles Leclerc fumes after bizarre... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies apologised to Max Verstappen as the Dutch driver labelled their pace as a "disaster" in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand... read more »
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All 22 drivers share their thoughts on the first Sprint Qualifying of the season! For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our store:... read more »
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Mercedes' George Russell held an advantage of well over half a second to the next quickest Formula 1 team - the McLaren of Lando Norris - in sprint qualifying at the... read more »
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Live text coverage of Friday practice and sprint qualifying at the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix read more »
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McLaren lost significant time to Mercedes with both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in sector three in F1 sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. read more »
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Pierre Gasly are both under investigation by the stewards for blocking during qualifying for the F1 Chinese GP. The post Kimi Antonelli and Pierre... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton stops to have a quick look at the Mercedes in Parc Ferme after Sprint Qualifying. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com Visit our store:... read more »
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Charles Leclerc was not happy with the performance of his Ferrari engine in sprint qualifying. read more »
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The grid is decided for the first F1 Sprint of the season - catch up on all the action from the Shanghai International Circuit. For more F1® videos, visit:... read more »
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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli lock-out Sprint front row, as Verstappen and Hadjar struggle to eighth and tenth. read more »
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Max Verstappen complained Red Bull "never had anything this bad" after labouring to eighth on the grid for China's sprint race. read more »
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Full results from sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, Round 2 of the 2026 F1 world championship. read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |