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Formula 1's Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April are set to be called off this weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies apologised to Max Verstappen as the Dutch driver labelled their pace as a "disaster" in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
George Russell continued his imperious start to the 2026 Formula 1 season by comfortably beating his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint.
Highlights of Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Mercedes are among the parties interested in buying a minority stake in Alpine's Formula 1 team, Flavio Briatore has confirmed.
George Russell edged out his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to top Chinese Grand Prix practice as the Silver Arrows continued their strong start to the 2026 season.
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton make contact during the first Practice session at the Chinese GP.
Formula 1 speeds on to Shanghai for the first Sprint weekend of the new season with George Russell aiming to build on his flying start to 2026 at the Chinese Grand Prix.
| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 33 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 22 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 22 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 18 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 15 |
Fastest Pit Stop| Race | Team | Sec |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Mercedes | 2.17s |
Fastest Lap| Race | Driver | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Max Verstappen | 1:22.091 |
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 33 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 22 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 22 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 18 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 15 |
Fastest Pit Stop| Race | Team | Sec |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Mercedes | 2.17s |
Fastest Lap| Race | Driver | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Max Verstappen | 1:22.091 |
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