Formula 1

Max Verstappen has called his 2026 China Sprint experience 'a disaster' after the Red Bull driver could only recover to ninth and outside the points after a poor start.

Lando Norris described fourth place as “the maximum” McLaren could achieve in Saturday’s Sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit, even if the deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari “sucks”.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton claimed a double podium in the China Sprint after challenging race winner George Russell.

George Russell emerged victorious in the first Sprint of the 2026 season in China.

George Russell was delighted to win a “pretty fun” Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver admitting being “caught off guard” by his early battle against Lewis Hamilton for the lead.

George Russell continued his 100% winning start to the Formula 1 season in 2026 with his Sprint triumph.

Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a perfect start to the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix, taking the lead from George Russell.

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

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As the F1 season continues in Shanghai, we look at the best bets on the market ahead of Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying.

We’ve looked at the best bets on the market after Mercedes record a 1-2 finish in Sprint Qualifying.

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into the data from Sprint Qualifying after George Russell sealed an impressive pole.

Pierre Gasly has reflected on an impressive Sprint Qualifying performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Alpine driver set to start Saturday's Sprint from seventh on the grid.

Ollie Bearman admits he 'was not expecting to be in the fight' for points in Saturday's Sprint after an impressive Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Haas driver set to start from ninth.

The drivers and teams report back on Sprint Qualifying from the Shanghai International Circuit for the F1 Sprint 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen labelled Friday at the Chinese Grand Prix as a “disaster pace-wise”, with the Red Bull driver suggesting that he does not yet know what the team will do to address the issues for the rest of the weekend after ending Sprint Qualifying in P8.

Lando Norris believes the start of Saturday's Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix is 'an opportunity for sure' to try and beat the Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were left with differing views after Sprint Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit – the former feeling “really pleased” and the latter left to rue issues on his final timed lap.

George Russell secured pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.

George Russell labelled his pole-claiming performance in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix as a “joy to drive”, with the Briton confident that Mercedes have “found some improvements” in terms of their race starts.