Formula 1

George Russell topped the timesheets for Mercedes in the only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend.

George Russell has topped the timesheets during the first and only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, the Mercedes driver setting the pace from team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren’s Lando Norris.

Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

There are plenty of different betting markets to enjoy during the Chinese Grand Prix.

Having finished third and fourth in the Australian season opener, as well as challenged race winner George Russell, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have reason to be optimistic this weekend in China.

George Russell expects Ferrari to be Mercedes' closest competitor this weekend in the Chinese Grand Prix, and admits he is taking "nothing for granted" despite a strong start to the 2026 campaign.

Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris admits that McLaren need to "step it up as much as possible" ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri was ruled out of his home event in Melbourne as he crashed into the wall on his way to the grid.

After an eventful first round, there are plenty of talking points ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, and the F1 TV crew are here to run through them all.

As F1 moves on to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have both expressed optimism over Ferrari’s chances of taking the fight to Mercedes as the 2026 season develops, even if their rivals started with a “huge” advantage in Australia.

As the 2026 season continues in Shanghai this weekend, we look at the best head-to-head battles to watch out for.

Get up to speed with all the key Shanghai International Circuit statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Arvid Lindblad impressed in his first weekend as an F1 driver, making it through to Q3 and scoring points for Racing Bulls in Australia.

Ferrari will debut their radical rotating wing in FP1 at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Williams' 2026 season got off to a poor start as Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz both missed out on the points in Melbourne.

Ollie Bearman kicked off the season with a P7 finish for Haas, topping the midfield in Australia.

Max Verstappen believes he 'is the perfect age' to be taking part in other major motorsport events, with the Red Bull driver set to make his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut later this season.

A Sprint showdown in Shanghai and a Grand Prix weekend in Suzuka presents a unique strategic challenge for F1 Fantasy line-ups. How can players plan their squads across the upcoming races?

Fernando Alonso has shared his optimism that Aston Martin can find some improvements at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix.