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The Chinese Grand Prix's Chaotic Return and Cloudy Future

The Zhou Guanyu effect, a ticket sales meltdown, and an imperfect track are swirling together in the Chinese GP's long-delayed revival—and murky future.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2024

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of "painted" Shanghai track surface

With F1 teams having done a lot of pre-event work in the simulator based on information from both Pirelli and the FIA, they were caught out when they arrived at the circuit on Wednesday by the visibly different track surface.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2024

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

With F1 teams having done a lot of pre-event work in the simulator based on information from both Pirelli and the FIA, they were caught out when they arrived at the circuit on Wednesday by the visibly different track surface.

Autosport · Apr 19, 2024

Mercedes joins Williams and RB with 'quick and cheap' F1 cockpit airflow upgrades

While teams are often reluctant to introduce major development packages for sprint race weekends, because of limited track running, it does not prevent them seeking gains in other ways.

Autosport · Apr 19, 2024

WRC 2025 rules limbo creating “critical” situation for teams

Toyota, Hyundai and M-Sport-Ford collectively wrote to the FIA opposing the governing body’s recommendations for next year, that include the removal of hybrid power from Rally1 cars alongside a reduction in aero and power.

Motorsport · Apr 18, 2024

The story behind Shanghai's "painted" F1 track surprise

Having had no notification in pre-event notes from the FIA regarding any resurfacing, the colour of the asphalt – which has already worn away on the racing line in places – left some concluding that the circuit had had a paintbrush taken to it.

Autosport · Apr 18, 2024

What is really going on with F1’s 2026 active aero plans

Evaluation of 2026 aero ideas had left sim drivers experiencing some weird phenomena – including difficulties in spinning out on the straights under acceleration in low-downforce configuration, or being unable to run anywhere near flat out in what should be high-speed corners.

Autosport · Apr 17, 2024

F1 2024 schedule: When is the next Formula 1 race?

The FIA has regionalised some of the F1 calendar in an attempt to make the series more sustainable. This included moving the Japanese Grand Prix from its mid-to-late-season spot to April for a more defined Asian leg, with the return of the Chinese Grand Prix following two weeks later. 

Motorsport · Apr 16, 2024

Five hidden features on an F1 car that you might not have noticed

Teams spend months and even years working on improving the designs of their cars to make them lighter and faster in the hopes of beating the competition. There are many obvious elements on an F1 car's bodywork, including the front wing and the side pods, which all work together to…

Motorsport · Apr 15, 2024

Newey: Monaco example shows why F1 2026 will be a “strange formula”

F1 manufacturers are now hard at work in developing their next-generation turbo hybrids, which will feature a 50/50 split in power between the internal combustion engine and battery.

Autosport · Apr 14, 2024