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MARCH 20, 2026

Verstappen escapes F1 agony with Nordschleife switch

Max Verstappen has headed to the Nordschleife in search of "fun" as his frustration with Formula 1's new era continues to grow.

Famin exit signals deeper Alpine retreat amid F1 sale talk

The departure of former F1 team boss Bruno Famin is the latest sign Renault is accelerating its withdrawal from top-level motorsport amid ongoing talks to sell a stake in Alpine.

MARCH 18, 2026

Montezemolo regrets Antonelli in a Mercedes

Luca di Montezemolo admits he would have preferred to see Italy's new Formula 1 sensation Kimi Antonelli in red rather than silver.

De la Rosa calls for unity amid Aston-Honda crisis

Adrian Newey's absence in Shanghai last weekend intensified speculation about his role at Aston Martin as the team's disastrous Honda-powered era continues.

Villeneuve defends 2026 rules as backlash grows

Jacques Villeneuve has defended Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations - even as criticism from current drivers continues to intensify.

MARCH 17, 2026

No rush to change 2026 rules before Suzuka

Formula 1 will not rush into rule changes despite growing criticism of the controversial 2026 regulations.

Newey may step back as Aston boss amid Honda crisis

Adrian Newey may soon relinquish his new role as Aston Martin team boss amid the team's horrific start to the 2026 season.

Ferrari pushing innovation amid early Mercedes deficit

Ferrari may have emerged as the clear second force behind dominant Mercedes in the early weeks of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but the Maranello team is not standing still.

Wolff warns against hype after Antonelli breakthrough

Toto Wolff has urged Formula 1 not to get carried away with his protege Kimi Antonelli after the teenage Mercedes driver stormed to a breakthrough victory from pole in China.

F1 movie wins Oscar for Best Sound

The Hollywood production F1 The Movie has claimed an Academy Award, winning the Oscar for Best Sound at Sunday night's ceremony.

Wolff dismisses talk of Alpine as Merc junior team

Toto Wolff has firmly rejected speculation that Alpine could effectively become a Mercedes junior team amid ongoing discussions about the sale of a minority stake in the Enstone-based outfit.

MARCH 16, 2026

Hamilton credits revival on Ferrari listening

Lewis Hamilton says he is back to his best after claiming P3 in China on Sunday, heading home teammate Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari battle that had team principal Fred Vasseur checking his pulse on the pitwall.

Gulf axe brings mixed blessing for struggling teams

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds may prove a quiet relief for some Formula 1 teams - though Aston Martin's Pedro de la Rosa warns the calendar gap will not be the lifeline some might assume.

Verstappen says new F1 will ruin the sport

Max Verstappen has delivered his most scathing attack yet on Formula 1's 2026 regulations, warning they will "eventually ruin the sport" - as McLaren's catastrophic Chinese GP double retirement left the reigning champions' title defence in tatters.

Verstappen tells Antonelli to shelve GT dream for now

Max Verstappen's gloom after another painful grand prix in 2026 lifted briefly in Shanghai when the conversation turned to Kimi Antonelli's maiden pole and Formula 1 victory - the two drivers sharing a friendship that extends well beyond the pitlane.

MARCH 15, 2026

Race Results

China GP - Race Results

Bahrain, Saudi races axed as Middle East crisis bites

Formula 1 has confirmed the cancellation of its April rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with no replacement races to be scheduled, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East makes both events impossible to stage.

Sunday Photos

China GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Team Quotes

China GP - Sunday Team Quotes

MARCH 14, 2026

MARCH 13, 2026

F1 embraces its Mario Kart moment

Ferrari posted a social media video from Shanghai of Charles Leclerc playing Mario Kart on his steering wheel display in the cockpit - a tongue-in-cheek embrace of the mockery that has followed Formula 1 since Melbourne.

Marko warns F1 must adapt to keep Verstappen

Dr Helmut Marko has weighed in on growing speculation that Max Verstappen could walk away from Formula 1, warning the sport must urgently restore the primacy of the driver if it wants to hold onto its four-time world champion.

Sainz, Norris back bosses in Mercedes engine row

Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris have added their voices to a bubbling dispute over the knowledge gap between Mercedes and its customer teams, backing the concerns raised by their respective team bosses after the Australian GP exposed a significant performance gulf.