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AS IT HAPPENED: First practice in China
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Russell sets the pace during FP1 in China
George Russell has topped the timesheets during the first and only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, the Mercedes driver setting the pace from team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Watch the highlights from FP1 in China as Russell tops the times
George Russell topped the timesheets for Mercedes in the only practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
Chinese Grand Prix betting tips for new F1 markets
There are plenty of different betting markets to enjoy during the Chinese Grand Prix.
McLaren need to 'step it up as much as possible' – Norris
Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris admits that McLaren need to "step it up as much as possible" ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.
Russell taking 'nothing for granted' ahead of Chinese GP
George Russell expects Ferrari to be Mercedes' closest competitor this weekend in the Chinese Grand Prix, and admits he is taking "nothing for granted" despite a strong start to the 2026 campaign.
Why Ferrari's drivers remain optimistic about their chances
Having finished third and fourth in the Australian season opener, as well as challenged race winner George Russell, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have reason to be optimistic this weekend in China.
Points in Australia were ‘a boost’ for Haas – Bearman
Ollie Bearman kicked off the season with a P7 finish for Haas, topping the midfield in Australia.
Albon insists Williams have 'clear strategy' to improve
Williams' 2026 season got off to a poor start as Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz both missed out on the points in Melbourne.
Ferrari to run innovative ‘flip-flop’ wing in China
Ferrari will debut their radical rotating wing in FP1 at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Lindblad admits F1 debut hasn’t ‘fully sunk in yet’
Arvid Lindblad impressed in his first weekend as an F1 driver, making it through to Q3 and scoring points for Racing Bulls in Australia.
All you need to know about the Shanghai International Circuit
Get up to speed with all the key Shanghai International Circuit statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.