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Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg in the paddock ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Hülkenberg reveals Sauber ran “last year’s front wing” in Bahrain testing before upgrading for F1 Australian GP

Magdalena Put6 minutes ago6 minutes ago010 mins

On media day at the Chinese GP, Nico Hülkenberg discussed the changes Sauber introduced between pre-season testing in Bahrain and the F1 season opener in Australia to extract extra performance from the car. During testing, Sauber’s C45 looked like one of—if not the—weakest car. While midfield contenders, such as Williams, appeared to have made noticeable…

Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Racing Bulls “could have done better” in Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying

Eleanor Cooper1 hour ago58 minutes ago06 mins

Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Chinese GP saw Racing Bulls drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar secure P8 and P15 respectively, with Hadjar making an exit in SQ2 after a snap in turns one and two forced him to abort his lap. His teammate Tsunoda, however, benefitted from Hadjar’s early exit thanks to a slipstream…

Alex Albon on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Albon “pretty happy” with P9 F1 Sprint Qualifying result as Williams have work to do ahead of Sunday

Ryan McGahey3 hours ago3 hours ago07 mins

Williams’ Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz reflect on a their F1 Sprint Qualifying results and look ahead to the sessions to come at the Chinese GP. Both drivers noted balance issues heading into tomorrow’s Sprint race and Qualifying session. A respectable P9 finish in Sprint Qualifying leaves Williams’ Alex Albon with work to do on…

Piastri: “Good discussions” took place with McLaren on team orders after F1 Australian GP

James O'Connor3 hours ago3 hours ago07 mins

In his print media session ahead of the F1 Chinese GP, Oscar Piastri says good discussions happened with McLaren following the team orders that got briefly put in place at the Australian GP last Sunday involving him and teammate Lando Norris. What happened at the Australian GP involving McLaren, Piastri, Norris and team orders As…

Russell and Antonelli hopeful to “challenge those ahead” in F1 Chinese GP Sprint

Avery McClure3 hours ago3 hours ago05 mins

Mercedes found itself in a solid but not spectacular position after Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Chinese GP, with George Russell securing P5 and rookie Kimi Antonelli taking P7. Russell posted a best time of 1:31.169, while Antonelli trailed by just over half a second with a 1:31.738 as he struggled on softs. Tyre warm…

Oscar Piastri at Parc Ferme after placing P3 at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying

Piastri is “confident to fight” for a win after P3 in F1 Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying

Shermaine Wong8 hours ago8 hours ago09 mins

McLaren were the quickest team during FP1, with Lando Norris placing first and Oscar Piastri third at the F1 Chinese GP. This momentum only carried on into the early sessions of Sprint Qualifying where they continued to top the charts. However in SQ3, they ultimately missed out on pole. The team had made the decision…

F1 Academy have announced their new partnership with female driver development programme, >= More than Equal, ahead of the season opener in Shanghai.

F1 Academy announces new partnership with >= More Than Equal

Yi Xing Lim8 hours ago8 hours ago03 mins

F1 Academy have announced their new partnership with female driver development programme, >= More than Equal, ahead of the season opener in Shanghai. >= More than Equal joins the series’ acclaimed list of official partners, joining brands like Charlotte Tilbury, PUMA and Tommy Hilfiger in the paddock. >= More than Equal joins the grid to…

As Ferrari secure their first Sprint pole of 2025, Lewis Hamilton says that a really strong first sector and little increments allowed him to set the fastest lap at the F1 Chinese GP

Finding “little increments” everywhere — Hamilton details first Sprint pole with Ferrari at F1 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash9 hours ago9 hours ago016 mins

After their disappointing start to the season in Melbourne, Ferrari appear to have taken a step forward in performance with Lewis Hamilton charging to pole and Charles Leclerc setting the fourth-fastest time in qualifying for the F1 Chinese GP Sprint race, with Fred Vasseur also giving his reaction. The Brit’s benchmark of 1:30.849 is now…

Max Verstappen “very happy” to secure front row start for Red Bull in F1 Chinese GP Sprint

Ella Cleary9 hours ago9 hours ago05 mins

Max Verstappen of Red Bull managed to secure a front row start for the F1 Chinese GP Sprint race, overcoming early struggles to line up second on the grid, while Liam Lawson starts last. Despite his frustration at narrowly missing out on pole, Verstappen acknowledged the team’s progress, especially after a difficult start in practice…

Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW46. 21.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Sprint Qualifying Day.

Williams under FIA scrutiny after Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Chinese GP

Lena Ferle12 hours ago8 hours ago04 mins

The 2025 Formula 1 season’s first Sprint Qualifying session brought plenty of drama on track, but Williams found themselves in hot water off it. Ahead of the high-stakes Sprint Race at the Chinese Grand Prix, the FIA stewards have summoned the Atlassian Williams Racing team for failing to comply with technical regulations regarding onboard camera…