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“Very scary moment” cost Charles Leclerc chance of F1 Chinese GP sprint win

The Ferrari driver finished second behind George Russell, having lost the chance of staging an attack at the late safety car restart

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Kimi Antonelli takes historic pole for F1’s Chinese GP after George Russell’s sprint race win

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole sitter in F1 history by claiming the top spot for the Chinese GP after George Russell’s sprint race win

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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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

The Independent UK

George Russell explains eye-catching Chinese Grand Prix helmet design

George Russell discussed his Chinese Grand Prix helmet inspired by traditional blue-and-white teacups as he also looked ahead to starting the Shanghai sprint from pole

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David Coulthard sends clear message to critics of F1’s 2026 regulations

David Coulthard has urged Formula 1 fans to be patient with the new 2026 regulations, insisting the best drivers will adapt and that opinions could change over the coming months

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Mercedes mocks Toto Wolff’s viral Australian GP scooter blunder in new video

Mercedes joked about Toto Wolff’s viral Australian Grand Prix paddock mishap as George Russell continued the team’s strong 2026 form by taking sprint pole in China

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F1’s Chinese GP, Six Nations finale and Women’s League Cup final – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

How Mercedes stole a march to dominate F1 season opener and why it may continue

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli took a one-two win in Australia and team’s ability to master dark art of energy management is paying off

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes’s early F1 dominance is ominous – but memories of 2022 provide warning to George Russell

Russell claimed a comfortable pole position for the China sprint – but how long will his dominance last?

The Independent UK

Lando Norris explains why Mercedes are set to dominate F1 yet again

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Peace in our time: Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he has cleared the air with client teams who complained that potentially vital performance information has been withheld

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Why Mercedes is playing down rift with F1 engine customers

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he has cleared the air with customer teams who complained that potentially vital performance information has been withheld

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Why Ferrari ditched its ‘Macarena’ rear wing after FP1 at F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari ran its now-famous rear wing in practice at Shanghai but didn’t stick with it. Here’s why

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Why Ferrari didn't use its 'Macarena' rear wing after FP1 at Chinese GP

Ferrari ran its now-famous rear wing in practice at Shanghai but didn’t stick with it. Here’s why

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Max Verstappen on ‘disaster’ day at Chinese GP after Red Bull F1 boss offers apology

Four-time world champion Verstappen was an astonishing 1.7 seconds off pole-sitter George Russell in sprint qualifying

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton sends firm message to Ferrari HQ in Maranello: ‘We have a lot of work to do’

Ferrari’s Hamilton qualified fourth for the Chinese GP sprint race but was six-tenths off pole-sitter George Russell

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F1 expected to cancel Bahrain and Saudi GPs due to Middle East conflict

Formula One is poised to cancel April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia with an announcement expected at this weekend’s China GP

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Toto Wolff explains Mercedes F1 China sprint qualifying gap to field

Mercedes chalked up another front-row lockout in Shanghai's sprint qualifying session with a healthy margin

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Wolff explains how Mercedes bolted clear of the field in Chinese GP sprint qualifying

Mercedes chalked up another front-row lockout in Shanghai's sprint qualifying session with a healthy margin

The Independent UK

Lando Norris notes Mercedes ‘big advantage’ as George Russell takes sprint pole

Russell followed up his win in the Australian Grand Prix with pole for Saturday’s sprint race in Shanghai.

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Jacques Villeneuve gives verdict on 2026 F1 regulations: "Depends if you ask the racer or the race fan"

Jacques Villeneuve says Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations have created an exciting new kind of racing

Autosport

What's holding Cadillac back in F1?

On the face of it, the new team is facing a different set of problems to the rest of the grid. But this is to ignore how closely aerodynamic efficiency is tied to energy management

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Oscar Piastri: Mercedes superiority at F1 Chinese GP is "pretty impressive"

Mercedes took yet another 1-2 this year in qualifying for the Chinese GP sprint race on Friday

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