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Antonelli Storms to Suzuka Pole as Verstappen's Red Bull Nightmare Deepens

FIA Slashes Qualifying Energy Limits at Suzuka as Piastri Fires Warning Shot in FP2

Max Verstappen, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella had their NLS2 victory at the Nordschleife taken away after stewards found a tyre infringement on the #3 Winward Mercedes-AMG GT3. Ralf Schumacher didn't hold back, ...

FIA Slashes Qualifying Energy Limits at Suzuka as F1 Braces for Round 3

The paddock is still buzzing from Kimi Antonelli's breakthrough win at the Chinese Grand Prix, with emotional post-race scenes that left even David Coulthard visibly moved during the podium interviews. The young Itali...

FIA Probes Mercedes' Front Wing as Suzuka Showdown Looms

Lewis Hamilton stood on the rostrum in Shanghai for the first time as a Ferrari driver, and the seven-time champion has made it clear this is just the beginning. Hamilton credited his new race engineer and trainer for...

Antonelli's Maiden Win Ignites Title Talk as F1 Heads to Suzuka

Williams boss James Vowles has also outlined plans to use the upcoming April break as a reset, aiming to bring the team "back on the front foot" after a difficult opening stretch. ([Formula1.com](https://www.formula1....

Antonelli's Star Burns Bright After Shanghai Triumph as Verstappen's Nürburgring Weekend Ends in DSQ Drama

Antonelli's Shanghai Hat-Trick Headlines Weekend as Verstappen's Nürburgring Glory Turns to DSQ Drama

Antonelli Joins F1's Elite With Maiden Win in Shanghai as Newey Steps Down at Aston Martin

Antonelli Makes History in Shanghai as Mercedes Tightens Grip on 2026

The paddock barely has time to catch its breath as the 2026 season charges forward. All eyes will be on whether McLaren can resolve the reliability gremlins that wiped out both cars in Shanghai, and whether the FIA's ...

Antonelli Makes History in Shanghai — Youngest Winner Since Verstappen as Hamilton Declares "I'm Back"

Antonelli's confidence will be sky-high after his breakthrough, but the real test of a champion is backing it up. The kid delivered in Shanghai — now let's see if he can do it again.

Antonelli Takes Maiden Win in Shanghai as Hamilton Declares "I'm Back to My Best"

Antonelli Makes History in Shanghai as McLaren's Nightmare DNS Hands Mercedes a Dream Result

Antonelli Makes History in Shanghai as McLaren's Nightmare Hands Mercedes a Dream 1-2

Two races into the 2026 season, Mercedes hold the early initiative with Antonelli's victory and Russell's P2 delivering a maximum-damage result in Shanghai. McLaren's double DNS is a catastrophic zero-points weekend t...

Antonelli Breaks Through in Shanghai as McLaren's Nightmare Double DNS Hands Mercedes a Dream 1-2

Russell Conquers Shanghai Sprint as Antonelli Storms to Maiden Pole Position

A historic footnote: for the first time since Abu Dhabi 2016 — a gap of 3,395 days — all 22 cars made it onto the track. The full grid is back.

Russell Blitzes to Sprint Pole as Mercedes Lock Out Front Row in Shanghai

George Russell continued his blistering start to the 2026 season, storming to sprint pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit with teammate Kimi Antonelli slotting in behind for a commanding Mercedes 1-2. R...

Ferrari's Rotating Rear Wing Set for Race Debut as F1 Heads to Shanghai Sprint Weekend

Ferrari's Secret Weapon? Norris Says Maranello Has Best Chassis as F1 Braces for Shanghai Sprint

Mercedes Dominates Season Opener But Norris Says Ferrari Has the Best Car

Verstappen endured a ["super frustrating" afternoon](https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-verstappen-red-bull-f1-australian-grand-prix-2026-team-radio), with untelevised radio revealing the four-time champion's displeasu...

Russell Leads Mercedes 1-2 as F1's New Era Opens with Strategy Drama and Regulation Controversy in Melbourne

A [false start debate](https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/melbourne-gp-false-start-debate-what-the-fia-rules-really-say/10803660/) erupted on social media after onboard footage appeared to show Russell moving before t...

Russell Leads Mercedes 1-2 as New Era Begins in Melbourne Chaos

The race turned on a pivotal Virtual Safety Car period where **Ferrari's strategy gamble backfired spectacularly**. Fred Vasseur opted to leave both Leclerc and Hamilton out rather than pitting under the VSC, handing ...