Chinese Grand Prix

F1: Horner addresses speculation on Lawson’s Red Bull future

F1: Horner addresses speculation on Lawson’s Red Bull future

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has addressed the speculation surrounding Liam Lawson's future that he could be replaced before the next round of Formula 1 racing at the Japanese Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The New Zealander replaced Sergio Perez at the end of the 2024 and has struggled so far in the new season, failing to score points in the opening two races in Australia...

F1: Ferrari explain reason behind Hamilton and Leclerc Chinese GP disqualification

F1: Ferrari explain reason behind Hamilton and Leclerc Chinese GP disqualification

Ferrari released a statement explaining the reason behind the disqualification of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Hamilton and Leclerc initially finished sixth and fifth respectively however their cars were found to be in breach of the technical regulations relating to rearward skid and being underweight. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly was also disqualified for his car being underweight....

F1: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 as Hamilton suffers Chinese GP disqualification

F1: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 as Hamilton suffers Chinese GP disqualification

Oscar Piastri finished ahead of Lando Norris to win the Chinese Grand Prix for a McLaren 1-2 while Lewis Hamilton was disqualified for Ferrari, Afrosport reports. Piastri controlled the 56-lap race at the Shanghai International Circuit from start to finish to bounce back from the disappointing home race in Australia last week. Winner in Melbourne, Norris reduced the gap to Piastri in the closing stages after...

F1: Hamilton hoping for better Ferrari outing in China after ‘tricky’ Australian GP

F1: Hamilton hoping for better Ferrari outing in China after ‘tricky’ Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton is hoping for a better outing at this weekend’s Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix after what he described as "tricky" in his Ferrari debut in Australia on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old, like the rest of the grid, had to battle through mixed conditions in Melbourne and ultimately claimed the final point with a 10th-place finish despite running in the lead of the race...

Formula 1 agrees five-year extension of Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

Formula 1 agrees five-year extension of Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai

Formula 1 on Friday announced a five-year extension with the Chinese Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. This new development, which was announced at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will ensure the Shanghai International Circuit remains on the F1 calendar through the 2030 season. Formula 1's organisers revealed that the extension is in line with its successful return to China after a five-year absence due to the...