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McLaren ‘about where we belong’ in China Qualifying – Piastri
Oscar Piastri believes that McLaren are “about where we belong” after taking P5 and P6 in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, with Lando Norris suggesting that the team are “a step behind” their rivals.
Red Bull Qualifying changes made 'zero difference' – Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes that changes implemented by Red Bull for Qualifying made 'zero difference', with the four-time World Champion set to start the Chinese Grand Prix from eighth on the grid.
What To Watch For in the Chinese Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.
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What are the strategy options for the Chinese Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell wins China Sprint ahead of Ferrari pair
Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Watch the Sprint start in China as Hamilton surges to front
Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a perfect start to the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix, taking the lead from George Russell.
Russell wins thrilling China Sprint from Leclerc and Hamilton
George Russell continued his 100% winning start to the Formula 1 season in 2026 with his Sprint triumph.
Russell admits being ‘caught off guard’ by Hamilton Sprint battle
George Russell was delighted to win a “pretty fun” Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver admitting being “caught off guard” by his early battle against Lewis Hamilton for the lead.
Watch the China Sprint highlights as Russell wins
George Russell emerged victorious in the first Sprint of the 2026 season in China.
Leclerc and Hamilton assess 'strong' China Sprint for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton claimed a double podium in the China Sprint after challenging race winner George Russell.
Norris admits deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari ‘sucks’
Lando Norris described fourth place as “the maximum” McLaren could achieve in Saturday’s Sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit, even if the deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari “sucks”.
Verstappen laments Red Bull's 'disaster' China Sprint
Max Verstappen has called his 2026 China Sprint experience 'a disaster' after the Red Bull driver could only recover to ninth and outside the points after a poor start.