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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 Jash1 month ago1 month 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 Cleary1 month ago1 month 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…

Lewis Hamilton takes home first pole position at the Chinese GP

F1 | Chinese GP | Sprint Qualifying | Hamilton takes his first pole for Ferrari

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

As teams and drivers prepare to battle for prime grid positions at the Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying, the anticipation for the first Sprint Race of the season is at an all-time high. With only one practice session before the session, the pressure is on in Shanghai. In FP1, McLaren asserted themselves as the team to…

McLaren's Lando Norris set the top time in FP1 at the 2025 Chinese GP.

F1 | FP1 | Chinese GP | Lando Norris sets the benchmark as Ferrari makes amends

Gabriel Diamante1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

McLaren continued their crusade as the top Constructor on the grid, with Lando Norris setting the benchmark 1:31.504 in the first and only Free Practice (FP1) session of the 2025 Chinese GP. Though he finished second, four and a half-tenths behind, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (1:31.958) showed his team’s positive progress after the Australian GP. Norris’…

Ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team boss Ayao Komatsu discussed the team's difficulties in Australia and their approach to the season ahead.

Komatsu: Everyone at Haas “pushing like crazy” to find solutions after dismal Australian GP

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago042 mins

Though one of only a handful of teams to have both drivers finish Sunday’s race, the 2025 Australian GP weekend was, ultimately a disappointing one for the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, with drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman finishing at the back of the pack in P13 and P14 respectively. While speaking with the media…

How 2024 São Paulo strategy error by Racing Bulls hurt Tsunoda at F1 Australian GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

First race of the 2025 season and Yuki Tsunoda left the F1 Australian GP with a mix of pride and frustration. The RB driver delivered a fantastic performance for the team in qualifying. But he ultimately fell victim to the weather in Melbourne and a major gamble on strategy. Powerful pace shown in qualifying Tsunoda…

F1 Mercedes driver George Russell in the paddock on media day ahead of F1 Chinese GP

“Bigger than Red Bull has ever had” — Russell makes bold claim about McLaren pace advantage ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

Mercedes driver George Russell made a bold statement about McLaren’s competitiveness so far in the 2025 F1 season, believing the team is currently enjoying a pace advantage “bigger than Red Bull has ever had”. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix confirmed what many had already suspected: McLaren is going into the season as the team to…

Norris says MCL39 “doesn’t suit my driving style at all” ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Lucrezia Costa1 month ago1 month ago018 mins

Lando Norris’s 2025 F1 season couldn’t have begun better, but he is still not satisfied with his feeling with the MCL39 ahead of the Chinese GP. In fact, Norris had won the opening round held in Australia and had a strong team performance overall with a McLaren 1-2 in qualifying. Not pleased with driveability However,…

Ahead of the Chinese GP, Lewis Hamilton admits that McLaren "look quick", but Ferrari have "their heads held high".

Hamilton: McLaren “very quick” ahead of F1 Chinese GP but Ferrari “can close the gap”

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 brought with it high expectations, but the Australian Grand Prix proved to be a difficult start to the season. With wet conditions, unexpected challenges, and a less-than-ideal race result, Hamilton has taken key learnings from the weekend and is already looking ahead to improvements for the F1 Chinese…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive in the garage during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)

Piastri says F1 Australian GP dominance by McLaren will not be “the norm” in 2025

Fleur Rogerson1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

McLaren showed a clear margin from the rest of the field at the Australian GP, leading to some drivers calling the F1 championships already, but Oscar Piastri denies McLaren’s dominance will continue at this level throughout the campaign when speaking on Thursday at the Chinese GP. With a 1-2 in qualifying, McLaren quickly established a…