‘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’
Formula One: Antonelli takes pole in Chinese GP qualifying ahead of Russell – as it happened Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole sitter in Formula One history by claiming the top spot for the Chinese Grand Prix
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
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
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
‘I wish I had more fun’: Max Verstappen reiterates unhappiness at new F1 rules Max Verstappen said: ‘I don’t enjoy driving the car, but I do enjoy working with the team’ as news emerged that a meeting with F1 drivers has been brought forward amid disquiet
Verdict on the start of F1’s new era: five talking points from the Australian GP Mercedes’ flying start lives up to promise, but new regulations receive scathing reviews
Lewis Hamilton confident Ferrari ‘in the fight’ with Mercedes for 2026 F1 championship British driver finished fourth in Melbourne behind teammate Charles Leclerc as Toto Wolff acknowledges Ferrari pose threat after Australian GP
‘We are going to have a big accident’: Lando Norris warns new F1 rules pose danger Lando Norris has said he fears drivers could ‘do a lot of damage’ if they collide at increased speed due to the sport’s new overtake mode
‘I’m just very sorry’: hometown heartbreak as Oscar Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix begins McLaren driver apologises to fans at Albert Park after mishap during formation lap
George Russell wins Australian Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli – as it happened Russells claims victory in season-opener in Melbourne
George Russell wins Australian GP after thrilling fight with Ferrari in season opener George Russell won the Australian Grand Prix with a commanding drive from pole, with Kimi Antonelli second and Charles Leclerc third
Norris, Verstappen and Hamilton slam ‘worst’ F1 cars after torrid Australian GP qualifying Three world champions – Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris – have delivered a damning verdict of Formula One’s regulations overhaul
Russell on F1 Australian GP pole in Mercedes lockout as Verstappen crashes out George Russell laid down a marker for Mercedes in qualifying on pole for the F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
Formula One: 2026 Australian Grand Prix qualifying – as it happened George Russell edges Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to claim pole, while world champion Lando Norris qualifies sixth in Melbourne