Lando Norris secured pole position for the sprint race in Shanghai after the stewards deleted, then reinstated, his best lap time.
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Stroll sets the pace in sole Shanghai practice after grassfire causes red flag
Formula 1
Posted onLance Stroll was quickest in the only practice session of the Chinese GP weekend as F1 returned to the Shanghai International Circuit.
Red Bull can’t match Audi’s “very lucrative” offer for Sainz – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Audi outbid Red Bull for Sainz – Marko • More ‘experiments’ in sprint rounds – Ocon • Garcia and Pin join FREC with Iron Dames
Zhou doubts F1 will see more Chinese drivers over next decade
Formula 1
Posted onZhou Guanyu doubts that F1 will see many more Chinese drivers join the series over the coming years despite his participation in the sport.
F1 24 gets revised career mode and handling, rebuilt tracks and May release
Formula 1
Posted onThe official Formula 1 game, F1 24, will feature a revised career mode and handling tweaks. It will arrive earlier than ever, launching next month.
Dry sessions forecast but rain could wash away grip before sprint race
Formula 1
Posted onDrivers could be facing a challenging first sprint race of the season in Shanghai as expected rain could wash away rubber built up on Friday.
Ricciardo must “get my season going” before thinking of Red Bull drive
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo admits he has “got to get my season going” before he can contemplate potentially rejoining Red Bull’s senior team.
McLaren not in position to win “any time soon” – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris believes McLaren have the potential to fight for race wins, but that they will not be doing so “any time soon”.
Fourth time lucky for F1’s sprint race format? Six Chinese GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onWill the latest sprint race changes succeed as F1 returns to Shanghai for the first time since 2019? Here are the talking points for the Chinese GP.
Aston Martin Lagonda extends sponsorship of F1 team until 2030
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin Lagonda extends sponsorship of F1 team • Piastri sure gap to Red Bull closing • Alpine announce new junior
Famin insists Ocon and Gasly are “happy” at Alpine despite struggles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly and Ocon “happy” at Alpine • Scheckter’s title winning Ferrari under auction • Kleck assumes early FRAC lead
Wehrlein wins second Misano race after Rowland’s last lap heartache
Formula E
Posted onPascal Wehrlein took victory in the second Misano Eprix after Oliver Rowland lost the lead on the final lap by running out of energy.
Will Alonso win a world championship title with Aston Martin?
Debates and Polls
Posted onDo you think Fernando Alonso can win a world championship with Aston Martin over the coming years? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
Da Costa disqualified from first Misano race, handing Rowland win
Formula E
Posted onOliver Rowland has inherited victory in the first Misano Eprix after Antonio Felix da Costa was disqualified for a technical infringement.
Vowles setting up Williams for “almost three years worth of work in one”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Williams prepare for three years of work in one • Red Bull domination “should be celebrated” • Sette Camara and De Vries penalised
Da Costa becomes sixth different winner in six rounds in first Misano race
Formula E
Posted onAntonio Felix da Costa became the sixth different winner in the first six races of the 2024 Formula E championship in the first race in Misano.
“Am I in a race here or what?”: How Ferrari aced their Suzuka strategies
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr and Charles Leclerc gained places to finish behind Red Bull in Japan, but they had concerns about Ferrari’s strategy.
Caption Competition 240: Snoozuka
Caption Competition
Posted onwhat made this Japanese Grand Prix marshal so dosy last weekend? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Andretti set for “key meeting” as they continue efforts to join F1 grid in 2026
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Andretti still aiming for 2026 F1 debut • Magnussen gets Haas upgrades for China • Vergne quickest in Formula E practice
Melbourne made season-opener again in 24-race F1 calendar for 2025
Formula 1
Posted onThe Formula 1 season will begin in Australia again next year. FOM and the FIA have confirmed the calendar for 2025.