BRITISH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, JUL 3, 11:30 AM
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Everything F1 fans need to know about the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, including key corners, overtaking under the new 2026 regulations, Pirelli tyre strategy, weather outlook and a 2025 recap.
Williams’ difficult start to the F1 season has exposed deep mechanical and aerodynamic issues, with Alex Albon’s three-wheeling problem in China highlighting balance, downforce and reliability concerns.
Analysis of how Racing Bulls’ top-speed advantage and the Red Bull-Ford power unit philosophy are shaping early-season performance in Melbourne and Shanghai.
New FIA engine tests will close Mercedes’ 2026 compression ratio loophole, but Ferrari believes the ADUO upgrade mechanism offers a bigger opportunity to close the performance gap.
Kimi Antonelli’s maiden win in China places him among the 10 youngest Grand Prix winners in Formula 1 history. See how he compares to Verstappen, Vettel, Alonso and more.
Aston Martin endured another double retirement at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, but the team insists crucial progress is being made despite reliability issues and a lack of pace.
Is the student becoming the master? I break down Jolyon Palmer’s analysis of Kimi Antonelli’s maiden victory, his tactical growth at Mercedes, and why George Russell should be looking over his shoulder.
Ferrari’s SF-26 showed strong chassis performance in China, but a 20–25hp engine deficit and straight-line losses leave Mercedes in control. Analysis of the gap and the Macarena wing development.
Max Verstappen’s difficult start to the 2026 F1 season continued in China, where poor race starts, lack of grip and a power unit failure exposed Red Bull’s early weaknesses.
Mercedes scored another 1-2 result in the Chinese Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli took his maiden win, but could Ferrari have fought with the Silver Arrows until the end?
Ferrari removed its new halo mini wings at the Chinese Grand Prix after FIA discussions over their legality, despite running them in the sprint. Talks continue as clarity is sought.
Cadillac is focusing on aerodynamic downforce rather than power unit optimisation as it battles early-season deficits under F1’s 2026 regulations. Here’s why its approach differs from the rest of the grid.
