Pit Debrief

Lewis Hamilton qualified P3 for the F1 Chinese GP after a challenging qualifying session hampered by wind conditions, closing Ferrari's deficit to Mercedes at Shanghai.

Hamilton reflects on “very tricky session” after P3 finish in 2026 F1 Chinese GP Qualifying

Valeria Penachi2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton secured P3 in Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Chinese GP after battling challenging wind conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Ferrari driver qualified 0.351 seconds behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli. Speaking in the press conference after the session, Hamilton expressed gratitude for the result despite acknowledging mistakes throughout his qualifying runs. Antonelli became…

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 Albrecht2 months ago2 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…

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc ahead of the F1 Sprint Race at the Chinese GP

“Pretty happy” Leclerc recovers to P2 in the Chinese F1 Sprint Race

Lucrezia Costa2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Following a more challenging Friday Qualifying session with car issues, Charles Leclerc managed to turn his 2026 F1 Chinese GP Sprint Race into a positive podium finish, getting ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton. The Monegasque had qualified in P6, set to begin his day behind the McLaren driver duo. Immediately at the beginning of…

Scuderia Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during the 2026 F1 Chinese GP Sprint.

“I put up a good fight” — Hamilton on P3 finish in 2026 F1 Chinese GP Sprint

Yi Xing Lim2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton put up a strong fight against Mercedes during the early stages of the Sprint Race but ultimately finished 3rd at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. After finishing 6th in FP1 and 4th in Sprint Qualifying, Saturday got off to a solid start for Hamilton and Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc securing 2nd in…

Russell claimed the F1 Chinese GP Sprint Race victory, after battling back and forth with Hamilton for the first half of the Sprint.

F1 | 2026 Chinese GP | Sprint Race | Russell takes Sprint victory in Shanghai

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The Sprint Race at the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) Chinese GP marked the first Sprint event of the season under the revised regulations. George Russell lined up on pole position, with Kimi Antonelli starting alongside him on the front row. The McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri started from P3 and P5 respectively….

Ferrari chase Mercedes in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP as Leclerc and Hamilton reflect on pace deficits and hopes for the race

Contrasting emotions for Ferrari drivers in Sprint Qualifying at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Ferrari emerged as Mercedes’ closest challengers during Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, showing strong pace throughout the session in Shanghai. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton consistently ran near the front as the field fought for positions behind the dominant Silver Arrows. Both drivers briefly threatened the top of the timing sheets during…

Lewis Hamilton reflects on Ferrari's performance ahead of F1 2026 Chinese GP

Hamilton on feeling more comfortable in new era of F1 regs ahead of 2026 Chinese GP

Chiara Perin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

During a print media session ahead of the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, 105-time race winner Lewis Hamilton shared his thoughts on Ferrari’s performance to date, Mercedes’ advantage, and the return of their new rear wing. Ferrari faced many issues at the Shanghai International Circuit last year, and finally left China with a double disqualification for…

Heading into the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Charles Leclerc has discussed whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton and how he expects Ferrari to fare against Mercedes this weekend

Leclerc believes Ferrari will be closer but still a step behind Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Heading into the Chinese GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has opened up about the impact of multiple set-up changes on his performance in Melbourne, whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton more, whether Ferrari can challenge Mercedes in Shanghai, and how difficult it is to process the new regulations and effectively deal with the energy requirements…

Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur in an interview during the 2026 Australian F1 GP.

Vasseur: Ferrari “half-a-second” slower than Mercedes, explains strategy after 2026 F1 Australian GP

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Ferrari enjoyed a decent start to their campaign at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, with Charles Leclerc finishing third, behind the two Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and just ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fourth. The team’s expected start line advantage that was seen in testing translated into the opening F1…

“No mixed emotions” — Hamilton reflects on P4 result at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Antonina Jaromin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton secured P4 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, praising Ferrari’s progress and the new generation of cars while acknowledging that the team still lacks pace compared to Mercedes. After a difficult qualifying session with a power issue that hurt his potential, Hamilton was set to start 7th on the grid. However, in an…