The Latest Breaking News from Shanghai

FIA still chasing answers over bizarre Shanghai F1 grass fires

First practice on Friday morning had to be red-flagged after a fire erupted on the grass on the inside of Turn 7 at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2024

Why Norris's China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

Rain made the already slippery Shanghai surface even more treacherous and Friday afternoon's final segment of sprint qualifying was peppered with incidents, with world champion Max Verstappen going off twice and Charles Leclerc tapping the wall with his front wing.

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2024

Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

Rain made the already slippery Shanghai surface even more treacherous and Friday afternoon's final segment of sprint qualifying was peppered with incidents, with world champion Max Verstappen going off twice and Charles Leclerc tapping the wall with his front wing.

Autosport · Apr 19, 2024

Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time in 2024 as lighter chassis appears in China

The French manufacturer has fast-tracked an upgraded floor for this weekend’s round in Shanghai aimed at bringing more performance after its difficult start to the year. 

Autosport · Apr 19, 2024

Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time as lighter chassis appears

The French manufacturer has fast-tracked an upgraded floor for this weekend’s sprint race in Shanghai aimed at bringing more performance after its difficult start to the year. 

Motorsport · Apr 19, 2024

Chinese F1 Driver Zhou Guanyu Returns To Shanghai

Formula 1's return to China with local hero Zhou Guanyu creates buzz and excitement, showcasing China's cultural heritage and commitment to the global comm...

Top News · 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

Alonso: Stroll more sensitive to Aston F1 car handling issues I drive around

Alonso was speaking in the pre-event press conference for F1’s returning Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, a week on from the announcement that he will continue to race with Aston for at least the next two years beyond his current contract expiring at 2024’s conclusion.

Autosport · Apr 18, 2024

Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

Five years is an awful long time in Formula 1 and it feels even longer given the global pandemic that interrupted F1's visits to Shanghai.

Autosport · Apr 17, 2024

Zhou: China-to-UK move as young karter was "a bit of a shock"

Shanghai native Zhou first raced in Europe in 2010 following success in Chinese karting competitions. He went on to move to English city Sheffield two years later, at the age of 12, to give his career the impetus it needed, but the cultural shift was substantial.

Motorsport · Apr 17, 2024