Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superiority over the... read more »
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Formula 1's preseason kicks into overdrive with the first of two tests in Bahrain this week, and you can follow all the action live with ESPN. read more »
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Toto Wolff has delivered a telling update on rumours surrounding the apparent strengths of the Mercedes’ 2026 power unit as Formula 1 pre-season testing draws closer. Mercedes... read more »
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You can never rule Max Verstappen out, even when he's scrambling to overcome a car weakness. Several times during interviews this Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix weekend - not... read more »
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Among the starkest lessons of the 2025 season has been that if you want to win grands prix, you have to adopt extreme solutions - particularly with the way you run the floor,... read more »
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The Dutch Grand Prix was never a happy hunting ground for Bruce McLaren, who registered seven DNFs at Zandvoort and two non-points finishes in the nine championship races he... read more »
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It may have only been the first practice session, but Lewis Hamilton proved his Silverstone superiority lives on at Ferrari as the nine-time Formula 1 British Grand Prix winner... read more »
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"We saw that when McLaren was pushing, we were between seven tenths and a second behind. For the first time, we saw their pure speed," was Red Bull driver advisor... read more »
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Such is the McLaren's superiority, George Russell believes the world champions can already switch focus to next year's contender. read more »
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Lando Norris has conceded the timesheets made things "look better than it is" as he headed a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The post... read more »
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Helmut Marko believes that such is his superiority, Max Verstappen would have won the Canadian Grand Prix even if he hadn't been in the Red Bull. read more »
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Max Verstappen's rivals already know he will be world champion in 2024 according to Fernando Alonso, who said Red Bull's current superiority perfectly sums up the... read more »
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Ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes that Mercedes would have avoided enduring a winless season in 2023 if Max Verstappen had been behind the wheel. Verstappen... read more »
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Former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner has lauded Red Bull's Max Verstappen, stating that the Dutchman has introduced a new dimension to the sport, leaving his... read more »
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McLaren boss, Andrea Stella claims that Red Bull's advantage over his team is mainly down to tyres. read more »
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Kevin Magnussen has explained that Nico Hulkenberg's qualifying superiority in 2023 has primarily derived from the latter managing Haas' issues more consistently.... read more »
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Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner has blasted Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's for a "total lack of understanding" over comments he made about Max... read more »
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F1 is reportedly planning to restrict the use of DRS during race weekends, a move that would hurt Red Bull the most, if approved. read more »
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Toto Wolff has taken a swipe at Red Bull's F1 dominance for not being as competitive as Mercedes' own period of superiority. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has sung Max Verstappen's praises after the Dutchman's dominant display at the Spanish Grand Prix, claiming to have witnessed a... read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has heaped praise on Max Verstappen, proclaiming that his recent F1 performances are "from another planet". read more »
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The chicane before the last corner has been removed from the layout creating a high-speed run through what are now Turns 13 and 14 that puts extra stress on the tyres.Tyre... read more »
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Max Verstappen's victory in the Miami was an emphatic statement of his superiority over Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, writes Andrew Benson. read more »
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Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur says that the clear superiority of the Red Bull is proof that the penalty meted out to the Austrian team for exceeding the budget cap was... read more »
Chinese Grand Prix
15th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | George Russell | 25 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 18 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 15 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 12 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 10 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | 6 |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 2 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 1 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 43 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 27 |
| 3 | McLaren | 10 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 8 |
| 5 | Haas F1 Team | 6 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 4 |
| 7 | Audi | 2 |
| 8 | Alpine | 1 |
| 9 | Williams | 0 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |