2026 F1 Calendar: Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix cancelled
Formula 1 has formalized a major decision regarding its 2026 calendar. Due to the security situation in the Middle East, two races scheduled for April have been cancelled.
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The FIA justifies the cancellation of two Grands Prix due to the crisis in the Middle East
The removal of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix from the 2026 Formula 1 calendar has been officially explained by the FIA. Security and logistical constraints weighed heavily in the decision.
What time does the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix start?
The second Grand Prix of the Formula 1 season will be held this Sunday in Shanghai, and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the race. The battle promises to be intense, with top drivers ready to battle it out from the first corner.
The starting grid for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position this Sunday in Shanghai, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history. Behind him, George Russell and the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will make up the first two rows.
Max Verstappen sounds the alarm: “Every lap is a matter of survival”
Struggling significantly in Shanghai, Max Verstappen could do no better than eighth in qualifying. The world champion describes a Red Bull that is almost impossible to drive.
Pierre Gasly impresses in qualifying and aims for big points in Shanghai
Author of a solid seventh place in qualifying, Pierre Gasly confirms Alpine’s progress in Shanghai. The Frenchman now hopes to turn this performance into big points on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton accuses Mercedes of using a “secret mode” in qualifying
Lewis Hamilton suspects Mercedes of using a very aggressive engine mode in qualifying. The Ferrari driver claims to know this system perfectly, having used it for years.
Fifth, Lando Norris accepts his position against rivals “out of reach”
Lando Norris finished fifth in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, aware that his McLaren does not have the means to compete with Mercedes and Ferrari. Despite everything, the Briton believes he got the most out of his car.
Alpine fined after an unusual blunder on Gasly’s car
Alpine was fined after an unusual incident involving Pierre Gasly before the Chinese Grand Prix sprint. An item left attached to the car came loose on track.
Lewis Hamilton promises to shake up Mercedes: Ferrari seriously threatens supremacy in Shanghai
Lewis Hamilton will start from the second row on Sunday and warns that Ferrari is now capable of rivaling Mercedes for the victory.