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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

The Bahrain circuit is only 20 miles from a US base that has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the races are unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

The Guardian - UK

F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now

Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races officially called off as Iran conflict rages

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

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Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, have canceled upcoming Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds related to the Iran war

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in April

It leaves F1 with a five-week void between the third round of the new season in Japan on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races officially cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

Motorsport

Ralf Schumacher warns Mercedes still has “reserves left” despite McLaren’s 2026 F1 progress

Ralf Schumacher believes McLaren’s progress could make Formula 1 more competitive, but warns Mercedes still has untapped pace

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Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

A frustrated Alex Albon opened up on Williams' painful start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with its FW48

Motorsport

This Chinese Automaker Wants To Race In F1

Chinese automaker BYD wants to go racing. According to a new report, the company, which makes the ultra-cheap Seagull electric vehicle, is allegedly exploring several potential motorsport series, including the World Endurance Championship and Formula 1.

Motor1

George Russell: Even "diehard" F1 fans are starting to enjoy 2026 rules

The new F1 regulations have divided opinion

Motorsport

‘Every lap is survival’: Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

The four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen cut a disconsolate figure after qualifying eighth in Shanghai, saying Red Bull ‘have never had it this bad’

The Guardian - UK

Chinese Grand Prix: Russell's Shanghai Win Puts Ferrari Under Pressure as F1's Future Shifts

George Russell's sprint victory in Shanghai strengthens Mercedes' position in the F1 championship, while Ferrari faces pressure despite a double podium.

International Business Times UK

Lewis Hamilton crowned "worthy successor to Inspector Seb" after viral Mercedes moment

Lewis Hamilton sparked fan debate after being spotted inspecting Mercedes’ dominant 2026 car as his former team continued its stunning start to the season

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

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Lewis Hamilton ‘hunting’ Mercedes as he chases first Ferrari podium in China

Hamilton ended last season without a podium but qualified in the top three in Shanghai

Evening Standard

Kimi Antonelli breaks F1 record to claim pole position as Mercedes dominate Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

A Mercedes front row despite problems for George Russell

Autosport

Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

A frustrated Max Verstappen lifts the lid on a woeful qualifying performance for Red Bull at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton’s heartwarming message to ‘big lad’ Kimi Antonelli: ‘He took my seat and hit it hard!’

Hamilton offered a congratulatory message to Antonelli after the Italian became the youngest-ever F1 pole-sitter

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Max Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

A frustrated Max Verstappen lifts the lid on a woeful qualifying performance for Red Bull at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Five quick takeaways from F1's Chinese GP sprint and qualifying

As Formula 1 hits its first sprint weekend of the season in China, here are some of the things we learned after Saturday's running at the Shanghai International Circuit

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Russell survives early Hamilton attack to win sprint

George Russell outduelled the Ferrari drivers on his way to a sprint win at Shanghai

Motorsport

F1 Chinese GP: George Russell outduels Ferrari drivers on way to sprint win

George Russell survived an early attack from Lewis Hamilton to win the Shanghai sprint

The Independent UK

George Russell sees off Lewis Hamilton to win Chinese Grand Prix sprint race

Hamilton had to settle for third as Russell – a winner in Australia six days ago – took the chequered flag 0.6 seconds clear of Charles Leclerc

Motorsport

How to watch F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix: weekend schedule, race start time, TV and streaming

Following F1's sensational sprint race in China, here’s how to watch qualifying and the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Marking five years without Murray Walker, the voice of an F1 era

Five years after the death of F1 commentator Murray Walker, his voice remains inextricably linked to Formula 1. The legendary Briton became the voice of an era.

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