Kimi Antonelli took the first victory of his Formula 1 career in Shanghai. The Mercedes driver finished ahead of George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton gave Ferrari its first podium of the season after an intense duel with Charles Leclerc.
Following Formula 1’s announcement to cancel two races scheduled for April, the promoters of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have reacted publicly. Both state that they understand and support this decision made for security reasons.
Liam Lawson made a solid recovery during the Sprint, moving from thirteenth place on the grid to seventh position at the finish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The young Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claims a historic first pole at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, taking advantage of the problems encountered by George Russell in Q3.
The first sprint of the 2026 Formula 1 season takes place on the Shanghai circuit, with George Russell on pole after a dominant qualifying session.