DUTCH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, AUG 21, 10:30 AM
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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.
Explore the mystery of F1’s 110% throttle and "locked" speed traces at the 2026 Chinese GP. Is it censorship or just a technical glitch? Read our full analysis.
Lewis Hamilton’s new partnership with interim Ferrari race engineer Carlo Santi shows early signs of strain in Shanghai, raising concerns about communication, strategy, and Ferrari’s ability to close the gap to Mercedes in 2026.
A complete 2026 guide to the Shanghai International Circuit, featuring track layout insights, key statistics, overtaking zones, new technology updates, and historical highlights for F1 fans.
Explore the 2026 Chinese GP with our expert analysis. Master F1's new "Straight Mode" (SM), Pirelli’s tire graining forecasts, and the battle for the first Sprint of the season.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai track guide, Sprint format, tyres, strategy and how Overtake Mode could change the race.
An in-depth look at why several Formula 1 drivers reached the 2026 Australian Grand Prix starting grid with depleted batteries, and how new power unit rules, formation lap behavior, and Albert Park's layout combined to create an unexpected energy crisis.
Mercedes locked out the front row at the 2026 Australian GP, but race-day tire wear, pit-stop timing, and undercut/overcut tactics at Albert Park could let Red Bull, Ferrari, or McLaren challenge for victory—especially with Verstappen starting from the pit lane.
George Russell’s dominant pole lap suggests Mercedes’ 2026 advantage isn’t just power-unit related: superior chassis feel, energy-management strategy, and works-team integration are creating decisive gaps even to customer teams with identical hardware.
