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McLaren ‘about where we belong’ in China Qualifying – Piastri

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Oscar Piastri believes that McLaren are “about where we belong” after taking P5 and P6 in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, with Lando Norris suggesting that the team are “a step behind” their rivals.

Hamilton identifies 'main focus' for Chinese GP

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari has 'made a step forward' this weekend as the Briton and team mate Charles Leclerc will start on the second row for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Ride onboard with Antonelli for his historic pole in China

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Join Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for his historic pole position lap in Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Antonelli reacts after making history with China pole

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Kimi Antonelli admitted that he was “feeling great” after claiming his maiden Grand Prix pole position during Qualifying in China, with the result seeing the Italian become the sport’s new youngest-ever polesitter.

Russell explains Q3 problems in China after P2 'damage limitation'

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
George Russell admits that starting second for the Chinese Grand Prix was 'damage limitation' after the Mercedes driver suffered a car issue in the final part of Qualifying.

Watch China Qualifying highlights as Antonelli takes pole

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden pole position in Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix to become F1's youngest ever Grand Prix polesitter.

Gademan takes F1 ACADEMY Race 1 victory in Shanghai

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Nina Gademan dominated the opening race of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, leading every lap from reverse grid pole to take her second win in the all-female series.

Antonelli becomes F1's youngest ever GP polesitter in China

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:20
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start a Formula 1 Grand Prix from pole for the first time in China, becoming the youngest to ever do it in the process.

MotoGP working on rescheduling Qatar GP amid Iran war

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 11:01
The conflict involving the United States-Israel and Iran has led the organisers of the MotoGP World Championship to begin working on postponing the Qatar Grand Prix (MotoGP) and reconsidering the final stretch of the calendar.
The race at Lusail International Circuit still appears as the fourth round of the season and was originally scheduled for the weekend of April 11–12. However, the war ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton crowned "worthy successor to Inspector Seb" after viral Mercedes moment

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:59
Lewis Hamilton has been branded as the "worthy successor to Inspector Seb" by fans after he was spotted inspecting the dominant Mercedes.
The seven-time Formula 1 champion left the Brackley outfit at the end of 2024 after a successful 12-year stint with the team, which resulted in six of his seven drivers' titles and seven constructors' championship wins. 
In 2025, he moved to Ferrari ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:42
An eventful sprint & a dramatic qualifying. The team reflect on Chinese GP Saturday.

Mystery problem nearly ruined George Russell's F1 qualifying at Chinese GP

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:17
Qualifying in China went anything but smoothly for George Russell after he suffered a front-wing breakage in Q2 and then briefly halted on track at Turn 5 during Q3. Russell had won the earlier sprint race from pole position but looked far less assured during what proved to be a fraught qualifying session.
Mercedes says it is still investigating the cause of the issue which caused Russell's car ...Keep reading

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg and Sebastien Ogier stop, Takamoto Katsuta takes lead

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:08
Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta has moved into the Safari Rally Kenya lead after Oliver Solberg and Sebastien Ogier were forced to stop on the road section coming back to service.
Solberg had navigated through a tricky morning loop of stages with a 42.6s lead over Ogier, but the Toyota team-mates both ground to a halt on their way back to the midday service. Both drivers suffered broken alternators ...Keep reading

Antonelli youngest polesitter after Russell issues in China

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:02
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Antonelli youngest polesitter after Russell issues in China

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:02
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Antonelli youngest polesitter after Russell issues in China

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:02
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Antonelli youngest polesitter after Russell issues in China

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:02
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Antonelli youngest polesitter after Russell issues in China

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-03-14 10:02
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver to set pole position in Formula 1 history by leading team-mate George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen: Every lap is survival in "undriveable" Red Bull F1 car

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 09:32
Max Verstappen lamented Red Bull's "undriveable" Formula 1 car as he suggested "every lap is like survival" after qualifying eighth for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Verstappen finished ninth in Saturday morning's sprint after a disastrous start dropped him down the order like a brick, and will be eighth on the grid after Red Bull was all at sea with its RB22.
The Milton Keynes squad prided itself ...Keep reading

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers slam “dangerous” decision from rally organisers

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-03-14 09:25
Oliver Solberg emerged from a Safari Rally Kenya mud bath with the lead, as several crews slammed rally organisers over a “dangerous” decision to make changes to the route.
Solberg took a slender one-second overnight lead over Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier into Saturday, which was expected to test crews to the very limit.
While the rain stayed away, severe muddy conditions turned ...Keep reading

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