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The drivers and teams report back on the Chinese Grand Prix from the Shanghai International Circuit.

World rally champions Kalle Rovanpera and Ott Tanak led the plaudits for Takamoto Katsuta after the Japanese driver clinched an emotional maiden WRC win at Safari Rally Kenya. 
Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston’s breakthrough triumph in what will be regarded as one of toughest rallies in recent WRC history is likely to be the overwhelming contender as the feelgood story of the 2026 ...Keep reading

Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

Have F1's new rules produced a "battery world championship" or "the best racing ever"? Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso sum up the paradox at the heart of the sport.

The three most successful drivers in Formula 1 sum up the conflict and paradox at the heart of the sport's new look after a Chinese Grand Prix.

In 1990, 'Days of Thunder' was released -- a movie starring Tom Cruise as hotshot NASCAR driver Cole Trickle. The film is basically 'Top Gun' but with race cars, earning over twice its budget in the box office, and remains very popular within the NASCAR fanbase.
Legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who was also deeply involved in the development for the recent hit 'F1' movie, has indicated in ...Keep reading

Onboard footage of two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso suffering from the vibrations through his steering wheel has gained traction on social media.
The Spanish driver was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix, along with his Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll, due to excessive vibrations in the AMR26. 
"A difficult day in Shanghai with Lance retiring due to a suspected ...Keep reading

Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar have recounted their frightful near-miss on the first lap of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix, with the Haas driver counting himself lucky.
The pair was battling for sixth position when Hadjar lost control at high-speed in the Turn 13 curve leading to the lengthy back straight; Bearman narrowly avoided the spinning Red Bull but had to take evasive action deep ...Keep reading

1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's on-track battle during the Chinese Grand Prix "destroyed Ferrari's race."
The race at the Shanghai International Circuit featured an exciting back-and-forth between the two drivers. Hamilton finished the race in third, scoring his first podium with the Maranello outfit, while Leclerc was ...Keep reading

Magnificent Mercedes, fantastic Ferrari & McLaren's struggles. We review the Chinese GP.

Magnificent Mercedes, fantastic Ferrari & McLaren's struggles. We review the Chinese GP.

Winner - Kimi Antonelli (and his boss)
Split screening the broadcast to cut to significant others is somewhat of a pet peeve, but we'll make a happy exception for Kimi Antonelli's dad Marco, who has devoted a significant part of his life to his son's career.
Marco Antonelli must have died a thousand deaths during the closing laps, and thankfully made it through his son's late off at the ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc admits he "enjoyed the fight" with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton in the Chinese Grand Prix, the pair battling for the final podium position in Sunday's race.

Max Verstappen has explained the reasons behind his “frustrating” retirement from the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman admitting that Red Bull have a “lot to learn from” after a difficult weekend for the team.

Lewis Hamilton claims the Chinese Grand Prix "was one of the most enjoyable races I’ve had" after a thrilling intra-team battle with Charles Leclerc, before claiming his first Grand Prix podium since joining Ferrari.

George Russell is expecting a “tight year” ahead following his team mate Kimi Antonelli’s debut victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Briton left to reflect on an “intense” day in which he claimed second place.

An emotional Kimi Antonelli thanked his Mercedes team after "they helped me to achieve this dream" following the teenager's victory in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli sealed a memorable debut F1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading home team mate George Russell.

Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, beating Mercedes team mate George Russell as Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix podium for the Scuderia after a thrilling intra-team battle.