‘Lewis was just faster today’ laments Ferrari driver Leclerc as he reveals cause of Sprint Qualifying struggles in China

Charles Leclerc was hampered by similar limitations to the ones he experienced 12 months ago in China as he qualified fourth for the Sprint. Leclerc was unable to challenge his pole-winning team mate Lewis Hamilton in Sprint Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. READ MORE: Hamilton left ‘gobsmacked’ after ‘incredible’ Sprint Qualifying pole in China … Leer más

‘It’s obviously a shame’ – Lawson pinpoints reason behind disappointing SQ1 exit in China

Liam Lawson has stated that being unable to cool his tyres between efforts in the first phase of Sprint Qualifying was to blame for him setting the slowest time on Friday. Following a poor Qualifying and retirement during the season-opening weekend in Australia, Lawson was unable to put things right in China as he struggled … Leer más

Piastri ‘confident to fight’ from P3 in Chinese GP Sprint despite ‘tough’ day for McLaren

Oscar Piastri is confident that he can be in the fight from P3 on the grid, ahead of the first Sprint of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite admitting that taming the McLaren on the newly resurfaced track was “pretty tough” during Friday’s running. After a solid performance from the reigning Teams’ Champions … Leer más

What time is the Formula 1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula 1 heads to China and the Shanghai International Circuit for the second Grand Prix of the season – and the first Sprint weekend. The event will begin with Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying on Friday, March 21, followed by the Sprint and Qualifying on Saturday, March 22, and the Grand Prix itself on … Leer más

FIA Team Principals press conference – China

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Oliver OAKES (Alpine), Zak BROWN (McLaren), Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing) Q: Can we start by paying tribute to former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan who sadly passed away yesterday. Christian, can we start with you? Your memories of EJ? Christian HORNER: Yeah, incredibly sad. I mean he was such a big character, … Leer más

Hamilton left ‘gobsmacked’ after ‘incredible’ Sprint Qualifying pole in China

Lewis Hamilton was left “gobsmacked” after positioning himself at the front of the grid for the first time as a Ferrari driver by topping Sprint Qualifying in China. Hamilton endured a difficult first race weekend with the Scuderia in Australia, but the smiles returned emphatically on Friday in Shanghai as he pipped Max Verstappen in … Leer más

‘It’s a motivation boost’ – Verstappen admits surprise over P2 result in China Sprint Qualifying

Max Verstappen was “very happy” to take P2 during Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Dutchman admitting that the result acts as a “motivation boost” for the team on a day where he did not expect a front row to be possible. Having been unable to get a soft tyre lap on … Leer más

F1 ACADEMY partners with More than Equal as Official Driver Performance and Research Partner

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that More than Equal, a data-driven high-performance programme focused on identifying and developing female racing talent, will become the Official Driver Performance and Research Partner of F1 ACADEMY. As an Official Partner, More than Equal will provide expert, research-driven, insights that will help to develop the physical and mental performance … Leer más

Hamilton explains state of mind after ‘disastrous’ Australian GP as Leclerc warns Ferrari must not ‘overreact’

Lewis Hamilton has given an insight into how he is approaching this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix after what he branded a “disastrous” race on his Ferrari debut in Australia, while team mate Charles Leclerc has cautioned that the team must “not overreact” to their troubles last time out. Despite being touted by many as one … Leer más

How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live from Shanghai. The Sprint format returns at the second round of the 2025 F1 season, with McLaren’s Lando Norris looking to extend his early lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings. … Leer más