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Haas the biggest surprise of the early F1 races? “We've beaten Red Bull on merit”

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is impressed by the race pace shown by Oliver Bearman in China, and believes Haas was the fourth-fastest team in Shanghai based on pure pace

Motorsport

Fans told ‘don't send death threats’ as Esteban Ocon apologises for Franco Colapinto clash

The Haas driver was hit with a 10-second penalty while Colapinto’s management asked fans to refrain from issuing death threats on social media

Motorsport

Kimi Antonelli takes first F1 win with victory in China to extend Mercedes' start

The only driver younger than Antonelli to win a Grand Prix was Max Verstappen, who was 18 when he took his first victory in 2016.

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‘I’m back to my best’: Lewis Hamilton marks Ferrari revival with Chinese GP podium place

Lewis Hamilton believes ‘there is more to come’ after ending his wait for a Ferrari podium spot by finishing third in Shanghai

The Guardian - UK

Winners and losers from F1's spectacular Chinese Grand Prix

On a circuit that proved less critical for energy harvesting, Formula 1's class of 2026 managed to put on a show. The Chinese Grand Prix had something for everyone, supplying both feel-good stories and horror shows all at once, and here's who was leading the cast in each genre

Motorsport

'McLaren still do not fully understand the Mercedes power unit' - Alex Jacques

Alex Jacques believes McLaren is still learning how to optimise its Mercedes power unit, leaving it unable to match Mercedes’ early 2026 Formula 1 pace

Motorsport

F1 Chinese GP: Antonelli takes maiden win as Hamilton scores first Ferrari podium

The Italian dominated from pole position to lead a Mercedes 1-2 ahead of Hamilton

Autosport

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Five quick takeaways from F1’s 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

After an entertaining Shanghai spectacle, our writers dissect the biggest storylines from Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

Motorsport

Formula One: Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix race updates – as it happened

Lap-by-lap report: 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli capitalised on the first pole position of his career to win the second race of the 2026 F1 season

The Guardian - AU

‘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

F1 Chinese GP: Antonelli takes first pole as Russell fights Q3 issue

Mercedes' Antonelli took his maiden pole at just 19 years old in Shanghai

Autosport

F1 Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest polesitter in history

Mercedes' Antonelli took his maiden pole at just 19 years old in Shanghai

Motorsport

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

Motorsport

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

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Briatore confirms Mercedes hoping to buy Alpine F1 team share

The German brand is hoping to acquire a stake in its customer F1 outfit

Motorsport

Flavio Briatore confirms Mercedes wants to buy into Alpine F1 team

The German brand is hoping to acquire a stake in its customer F1 outfit

Motor1

Alpine's Beloved Sports Car Is One Step Closer To America

Alpina’s arrival in the US is imminent. The French automaker previously planned to bring a slew of SUVs Stateside by 2028, but with the recent EV downturn, new reports indicate that the A110 sports car may be scheduled to come Stateside first.

Motorsport

Why it's Mercedes, not Toto Wolff, that wants to acquire Alpine F1 shares

Rumours had spread that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was planning to buy the 24% stake in Alpine currently owned by a consortium of celebrity investors – but the story has taken a bizarre turn

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Why it's Mercedes, not Wolff, that wants to acquire Alpine F1 team shares

Rumours spread that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was planning to buy the 24% stake in Alpine currently owned by a consortium of celebrity investors – but the story has taken a bizarre turn

Autosport

Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Motorsport

Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1?

Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that?

Motorsport

Alpine boss Philippe Sinault on Hypercar exit and what it means for WEC

In an interview with Motorsport.com, Philippe Sinault reflects on Alpine's upcoming departure from Hypercar and the overall health of the championship

Motor1

New Alpine A110 Staying Electric, But There's A Gas Backup Plan

One of Europe’s most beloved sports cars is going electric. Alpine is readying an all-new version of the A110, with two electric motors, two battery packs, and a lightweight driving feel. It’s destined to take on rivals like Audi and Porsche in the burgeoning EV sports car space.

InsideEVs

Renault Bets On Next-Gen EVs And EREVs For Its Future

The French automaker is already doing great in the European EV market. But it wants more.

The Independent UK

Alpine accelerates EV future with new tech for all-electric A110

French F1 team confirms next-generation sports car and a new Alpine Performance Platform as part of Renault Group growth plans

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