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McLaren suffers Chinese F1 disaster as Norris and Piastri fail to make start

McLaren has not taken part in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix as both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hit pre-race trouble.

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McLaren suffers F1 Chinese GP disaster as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hit trouble

McLaren has not taken part in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix as both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri hit pre-race trouble

Motorsport

Formula One: Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix race updates – as it happened

Lap-by-lap report: 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli capitalised on the first pole position of his career to win the second race of the 2026 F1 season

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Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix amid Middle East tensions; season cut to 22 races

Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April 2026 due to escalating Middle East conflict. Safety concerns and logistical challenges prompted the decision, impacting the 2026 calendar and creating a five-week gap before the Miami Grand Prix.

The Times of India

‘Blue-sky flood’ as waters reach outskirts of Longreach – as it happened

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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

Formula One now set for five-week gap between Japan and Miami, with no races at all in April

Evening Standard

F1 teams face unexpected fallout after Bahrain and Saudi GPs are cancelled

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix not only has logistical consequences for F1 teams, but also affects several sporting aspects. Three hidden consequences explained

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F1 suffers £100m blow as it cans Middle East races

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The Independent UK

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

The Bahrain circuit is only 20 miles from a US base that has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the races are unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

The Guardian - UK

F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now

Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races officially called off as Iran conflict rages

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

Autosport

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, have canceled upcoming Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds related to the Iran war

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in April

It leaves F1 with a five-week void between the third round of the new season in Japan on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races officially cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

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Ralf Schumacher warns Mercedes still has “reserves left” despite McLaren’s 2026 F1 progress

Ralf Schumacher believes McLaren’s progress could make Formula 1 more competitive, but warns Mercedes still has untapped pace

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Alex Albon: Williams "cannot hide" behind F1 2026 car weight

A frustrated Alex Albon opened up on Williams' painful start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with its FW48

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This Chinese Automaker Wants To Race In F1

Chinese automaker BYD wants to go racing. According to a new report, the company, which makes the ultra-cheap Seagull electric vehicle, is allegedly exploring several potential motorsport series, including the World Endurance Championship and Formula 1.

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George Russell: Even "diehard" F1 fans are starting to enjoy 2026 rules

The new F1 regulations have divided opinion

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‘Every lap is survival’: Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

The four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen cut a disconsolate figure after qualifying eighth in Shanghai, saying Red Bull ‘have never had it this bad’

International Business Times UK

Chinese Grand Prix: Russell's Shanghai Win Puts Ferrari Under Pressure as F1's Future Shifts

George Russell's sprint victory in Shanghai strengthens Mercedes' position in the F1 championship, while Ferrari faces pressure despite a double podium.

Motorsport

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

Lewis Hamilton sparked fan debate after being spotted inspecting Mercedes’ dominant 2026 car as his former team continued its stunning start to the season

The Independent UK

Kimi Antonelli makes F1 history in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

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The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton ‘hunting’ Mercedes as he chases first Ferrari podium in China

Hamilton ended last season without a podium but qualified in the top three in Shanghai

Evening Standard

Kimi Antonelli breaks F1 record to claim pole position as Mercedes dominate Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

A Mercedes front row despite problems for George Russell

Autosport

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

A frustrated Max Verstappen lifts the lid on a woeful qualifying performance for Red Bull at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix

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