The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weekend marks the return of the sprint format this season. Before Saturday’s short race, drivers will first have to battle it out during Sprint Qualifying to determine the grid.
Mercedes sent a clear message from the only free practice session of the weekend at the Shanghai circuit.
Max Verstappen reveals he is in discussions with the FIA to correct a safety issue that has emerged with the new 2026 cars. Several cars are indeed finding themselves on the grid with nearly empty batteries, creating worrying speed differentials at the start.
Formula 1’s new engine regulations continue to divide the paddock. Following Max Verstappen’s scathing criticism, a former driver of the sport is now providing him with significant support.
The second round of the 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be particularly stable in terms of weather. In Shanghai, teams should enjoy dry conditions from Friday to Sunday.
The start of the 2026 season revealed an unexpected gap between Mercedes and certain customer teams. At Williams, James Vowles admits to having been caught off guard by the German team’s technical lead.
Find the complete TV schedule and timings for the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, held at the Shanghai circuit.
The holding of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix is increasingly uncertain. Due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Formula 1 could be forced to make a radical decision in the coming days.
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen fully embraces his victories and refuses to apologize for his achievements, which he considers natural in his quest for performance.
McLaren admits that its MCL40 will not immediately regain a competitive pace and that the real improvements will only be visible in a few races.
