Zhou Guanyu doubts that F1 will see many more Chinese drivers join the series over the coming years despite his participation in the sport.
2024 F1 season articles archive
2024 F1 season articles
Drivers unsure how new sealant used at Shanghai track will affect racing
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers discovered an unexpected change to the track surface at the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of this weekend’s race.
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.
Hamilton pins Chinese GP hopes on ‘changes we would have done at Suzuka’
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says the progress Mercedes made with its car in the previous race should pay off at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix.
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.
First pictures from the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit.
Alonso says he needs Stroll’s help to get “100%” from Aston Martin’s car
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says the help he gets from his team mate Lance Stroll is vital to ensure Aston Martin get the most out of their car.
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”.
Sainz “doing a better job” than me at the moment – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc admitted he hasn’t been able to get as much out of his Ferrari as his team mate over the first races of the season.
Antonelli completes first F1 test for Mercedes after snow delay
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who has been tipped as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton next year, has completed his first Formula 1 test.
Why Alonso has a point about his career history of one-off penalties
Formula 1
Posted onAs Fernando Alonso recently observed, he’s been the subject of several unusual penalty decisions in his long career. Why is that?
Ocon gets Alpine’s new floor design ahead of schedule for Chinese GP
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has brought forward the introduction of a new floor design for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, but will only have one example available.
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.
DRS still does more harm than good but hopefully its days are finally numbered
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s DRS rule change for this year shows its latest cars haven’t made racing any easier. But it may not be able to rely on it for much longer.
How to watch the Chinese GP, IndyCar at Long Beach and WEC at Imola
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to China for the first time since 2019, IndyCar races at Long Beach and WEC is at Imola. Here’s how to watch.
“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.
“Retirement not an option” says Alonso as new deal keeps him in F1 until 45
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso revealed he has signed his longest contract ever as he pledged his future to Aston Martin.
Spate of crashes will have consequences for Williams’ performance – Vowles
Formula 1
Posted onJames Vowles says Williams’ recent spate of accidents will have an impact their potential car performance over the rest of the year.
Why Alonso is eager to reunite with Honda despite win-less McLaren years
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says he’s eager to work with Honda again in 2026 despite his unsuccessful spell with them when he last drove for McLaren.
Alonso to race with Honda power again after signing new Aston Martin deal
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin beyond 2024 after the team announced a contract extension with the two-times world champion.