DRIVER OF THE DAY: Antonelli gets your nod after scoring despite damage in China

Two Grands Prix and two points-scoring results – not a bad way for Kimi Antonelli to start his Formula 1 career. To add to that the Mercedes rookie got your vote in Shanghai after an excellent strategic drive to P8 that saw him make his second set of tyres last an incredible 44 laps, despite … Leer más

Piastri hails Chinese GP victory as ‘what I deserved last week’ after Australia disappointment

Oscar Piastri was left delighted after taking his first win of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver stating that the result was “what I feel like I deserved from last week” following the disappointing outcome of his race last time out in Australia. It was an assured drive to victory … Leer más

‘It’s like my worst nightmare’ – Norris admits fright over late brake issue in China with Russell closing

Lando Norris faced a “nightmare” scenario in the closing stages of the Chinese Grand Prix with a brake issue rapidly developing as he tried to bring his McLaren home. With a handful of laps remaining, Norris – running in second behind his team mate and eventual winner Oscar Piastri – reported via team radio that … Leer más

‘It came alive’ – Mercedes’ Russell ‘buzzing’ after missing out on pole by just 0.082s in Shanghai

Mercedes’ George Russell was left both overjoyed and exhausted by his Qualifying performance in China that saw him claim his first front row start of the season and only marginally miss out on pole position. After taking advantage of the chaotic conditions in Australia to finish on the podium, the Briton once again emerged as … Leer más

Sprint winner Hamilton left with ‘no hope’ in Chinese GP Qualifying after set-up changes put car ‘on a knife edge’

Lewis Hamilton has described his Ferrari as being “on a knife edge” during Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, with the seven-time World Champion unable to repeat his standout Sprint performance by winding up fifth fastest. Hamilton made a statement at the start of the Shanghai weekend by storming to pole position in Sprint Qualifying … Leer más

Piastri ‘pumped’ to take first F1 pole in Shanghai after ‘genuinely struggling’ as Norris rues ‘mistakes from my side’ in P3

Oscar Piastri was “pumped” to claim his first Formula 1 pole position in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix after admitting to some struggles earlier in the session, while McLaren team mate Lando Norris will start from P3, the Briton blaming his own mistakes following an aborted final lap. After Piastri displayed good pace in … Leer más

‘It will be quite tricky’ – Verstappen doubtful of Chinese Grand Prix victory chances despite changes

Max Verstappen has conceded it will be «quite tricky» to challenge the top three from fourth on the grid at the Chinese Grand Prix. Verstappen will start from fourth in Shanghai, behind first-time pole-sitter Oscar Piastri’s McLaren, George Russel’s Mercedes and Lando Norris in the second McLaren. READ MORE: Piastri edges out Russell and Norris … Leer más

Hamilton hits back at ‘yapping’ critics following maiden Ferrari triumph in Shanghai Sprint

Lewis Hamilton has praised his new Ferrari squad following his debut win for the Scuderia in the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Briton acknowledging that some outsiders may have “underestimated” the “steep climb” of adjusting to a new team following his tough weekend last time out in Australia. Despite his prior success … Leer más

FIA post-Sprint press conference – China

DRIVERS 1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Ferrari), 2 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren), 3 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Jacques Villeneuve) Q: Max Verstappen, third place podium. Obviously you’re happy when you win, but you’ve had a hard car to drive all weekend. At first it looked like you could bring the … Leer más