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Piastri's qualifying result saw him claim P5 for the F1 Chinese GP, 0.486s off pole, as the McLaren driver admitted the team still lacks grip.

Piastri: McLaren is “half a second off” as team struggles in 2026 F1 Chinese GP qualifying

Valeria Penachi3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Oscar Piastri’s 2026 F1 Chinese GP qualifying session ended in P5 at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Australian set a best lap of 1:32.550, finishing 0.486 seconds behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli. Speaking after the session in the print media pen, Piastri acknowledged some operational improvement from McLaren. However, he admitted the car still lacked the…

Andrea Kimi Antonelli secures pole position in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history

F1 | 2026 Chinese GP | Qualifying | Antonelli becomes the youngest ever pole-sitter

Ewout Albrecht3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

With an eventful Sprint in the books, focus in the F1 paddock shifted to qualifying for the Chinese GP. George Russell hoped to retain his form, whereas the likes of Max Verstappen hoped to turn around their fortunes with parc fermé being lifted between the two sessions. Q1: Bottas out-qualifies Stroll Cadillac was the first…

Lando Norris, McLaren, during F1 Sprint Qualifying 2026 at Shanghai International Circuit.

McLaren duo satisfied with first F1 Sprint Qualifying performance in 2026

Milla Fuchs3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The Chinese GP marks the first F1 Sprint weekend of this season. The current Constructors’ Champions, McLaren, set solid times during the first F1 Sprint Qualifying in 2026. Lando Norris will be starting P3 behind polesitter George Russell on Saturday. Teammate Oscar Piastri set the fifth-fastest time at the Shanghai International Circuit. It is the…

Mikkel Jensen says he is in a “golden time” of his career as he helps develop McLaren Racing’s new Hypercar for its 2027 WEC return.

Jensen embraces key development role as McLaren prepares of 2027 WEC Hypercar return

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…

Ten manufacturers, 70 cars, and a festival atmosphere – the 2026 GTWC Europe CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa promises an unforgettable experience for fans.

Ten manufacturers set to contest 2026 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa in GTWC Europe

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is shaping up to be another thrilling edition of the world’s most prestigious GT endurance race. As part of the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), the 24 Hours of Spa promises a spectacular field of competition, with 60 cars already…

Oscar Piastri heads into the 2026 F1 Chinese GP looking to complete his first racing lap(s) following a sighting lap crash in Melbourne.

Piastri confident McLaren will be “a lot closer” to Mercedes at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Oscar Piastri heads into the 2026 F1 Chinese GP looking to complete his first racing lap(s) of the season following a sighting lap crash at his home race in Melbourne last weekend. The large gap to Mercedes at the F1 Australian GP In qualifying last Saturday, Oscar Piastri was almost 0.9s off the pole time…

Fernando Alonso, F1, Aston Martin, Honda, 2026 Chinese GP, Alonso Honda F1

Alonso revisits a decade back amid similar Honda F1 woes in 2026

Darshan Chokhani3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Fernando Alonso sees things with different perspective and maturity when comparing his time with Honda back in 2015 to 2026, when asked at the F1 Chinese GP. It was a bitter end between Alonso and Honda F1 back in 2017 when McLaren decided to end terms with the Japanese manufacturer after a three-year stint. The…

Besides Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly, Andrea Stella has outlined safety concerns over race starts, SLM, and overtaking in F1 after 2026 Australian GP

Stella, Sainz and Gasly flag key F1 safety concerns after 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

With safety issues becoming a major talking point in F1 yet again following the 2026 Australian GP, Andrea Stella shared his concerns over the race starts, the massive speed differentials between cars, and overtaking. Meanwhile, drivers Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly were vocal about the perils of the straight-line mode on Lap 1 and while…

Stella explains Piastri’s pre-race crash at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Chloe Meehan3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Andrea Stella has spoken out on Oscar Piastri’s crash at the F1 2026 Australian GP. At the 2026 F1 Australian GP, Oscar Piastri crashed his McLaren on the way to the grid. At his home race, he clipped the kerb and lost control of the rear of his car at turn 4. This sent him…

Led by Andrea Stella, two-time defending F1 World Champions McLaren had a tough start to 2026 at the Australian GP in Melbourne.

Stella outlines two areas McLaren are struggling in after 2026 F1 Australian GP

James O'Connor3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Led by Andrea Stella, two-time defending F1 Constructors’ World Champions McLaren had a tough start to 2026 at the Australian GP in Melbourne. Lando Norris finished a distant P5, while home hero Oscar Piastri crashed on a sighting lap to the grid. Coming into the season, the Italian engineer felt McLaren would be a step…