McLaren identifies two different Mercedes battery issues behind China F1 disaster Similar-looking issues masked separate faults, leaving both cars unable to start and Lando Norris’ unit beyond repair Motorsport · Mar 26
What really caused McLaren's Chinese GP double DNS? Lando Norris' Mercedes battery is understood to be beyond repair after McLaren's double non-start in Shanghai Autosport · Mar 26
Oscar for best F1 comeback must begin in Japan Australian F1 ace Oscar Piastri has made light of his recent struggles at McLaren -- but he desperately needs to bounce back quickly at the Japanese Grand Prix. AAP · Mar 25
Five things to look out for at F1's Japanese GP Suzuka will host round three of the 2026 F1 season this weekend Motorsport · Mar 25
Every race engineer in F1 2026 Race engineers are the indispensable link between Formula 1 drivers on track and the team in the garage. Who is supporting the drivers from the pit wall this year? Motorsport · Mar 22
"We're going to win races" - Zak Brown calls for McLaren to regroup after tough start to F1 2026 After winning two consecutive constructors’ titles, McLaren now sits third in the F1 standings with just 18 points from two grands prix Motorsport · Mar 20
McLaren F1 boss issues rallying cry at Woking HQ after China GP disaster Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were forced to withdraw before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix started The Independent UK · Mar 19
Lewis Hamilton warned over ‘the Leclerc game’ after teammate ‘destroyed’ Ferrari’s chances in Shanghai F1 legend Jacques Villeneuve warned the drivers’ battle at Shanghai was ‘a little bit extreme’ and could prove costly later in the championship The Independent UK · Mar 17
Jacques Villeneuve gives verdict on F1's 2026 regs: 'We would have hated it' Jacques Villeneuve says the new 2026 F1 regulations have made racing entertaining, even though he believes old-school racers like himself would not have enjoyed driving under them Motorsport · Mar 16
Why Oscar Piastri’s disastrous 2026 F1 opening salvo serves as a warning to Kimi Antonelli While Antonelli was sky high after a first win in China, Piastri failed to take to the start line for the second week running The Independent UK · Mar 16
McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow Oscar Piastri began 2026 trying to become Australia's first world champion in 46 years, but both he and McLaren's woes have already left his hopes in disarray. AAP · Mar 15
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. Euronews · Mar 15
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 · Mar 15
Onboard camera footage reveals Fernando Alonso’s horrid ‘vibrations’ in Aston Martin car The 44-year-old Spaniard retired from the Chinese Grand Prix after ‘losing feeling in his hands and feet’ The Independent UK · Mar 15
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15 Kimi Antonelli wins F1 Chinese GP from pole as Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari podium Kimi Antonelli took his first Formula One win with victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton
The Independent UK · Mar 15 Kimi Antonelli claims emotional first F1 victory in China with Lewis Hamilton on podium Antonelli led home a Mercedes one-two finish while Hamilton secured his first top-three finish in red
Motorsport · Mar 15 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
Autosport · Mar 15 McLaren drivers explain what led to double DNS at F1 Chinese GP McLaren suffered its first double ‘did not start’ in two decades at Shanghai
The Independent UK · Mar 15 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fail to start Chinese Grand Prix for McLaren IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 15 McLaren retire both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri before Chinese GP in early-season disaster The reigning F1 world champions did not have either car on the start line at round two in Shanghai
The Independent UK · Mar 15 Lando Norris ruled out of Chinese Grand prix by mechanical failure Norris, who was due to start sixth, failed to make it on to the grid following an electronics problem on his McLaren.
Autosport · Mar 15 McLaren suffers Chinese F1 disaster as Norris and Piastri fail to make start McLaren has not taken part in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix as both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hit pre-race trouble.
Motorsport · Mar 15 McLaren suffers F1 Chinese GP disaster as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hit trouble McLaren has not taken part in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix as both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hit pre-race trouble
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15 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
Motorsport · Mar 14 F1 teams face unexpected fallout after Bahrain and Saudi GPs are cancelled The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix not only has logistical consequences for F1 teams, but also affects several sporting aspects. Three hidden consequences explained