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F1- Russell wins China Sprint after battle with Ferraris of Leclerc and Hamilton

Mercedes’ George Russell took a second career Sprint win in China despite swapping the lead several times to Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and being battled all the way to the finish line by Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc.  When the lights went at the start, polesitter Russell immediately came under pressure from Hamilton who rounded the slow-starting […]

F1 – 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Post-Qualifying Press Conference Transcript

DRIVERS 1 – Kimi ANTONELLI (Mercedes) 2 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes)3 – Lewis HAMILTON (Ferrari) PARC FERMÉ INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Jolyon Palmer) Q: We’re down here with Formula 1’s youngest ever Grand Prix pole sitter, Kimi Antonelli, congratulations. You’ve just beaten Sebastian Vettel’s record. How was it out there?Kimi ANTONELLI: Yeah, it was a pretty clean session, so really happy. Of course, unfortunately, George […]

F1 – Kimi Antonelli tops China qualifying to become F1’s youngest pole sitter 

Kimi Antonelli wrote himself into F1 records books in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the sport’s youngest pole sitter at just 19 years of age. The Mercedes driver topped the grid shootout with a time of 1:32.064, two tenths of a second clear of Mercedes team-mate George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton in third […]

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said: “The FIA will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first. After careful consideration, we have taken this decision with that responsibility firmly in mind. We continue to hope for calm, safety and a swift return to stability in the region, and my thoughts remain with all […]

Katsuta leads Safari Rally Kenya into final day after dramatic Saturday

In an event long renowned for its demanding conditions, Saturday delivered a dramatic sequence of setbacks that transformed the overall classification. What had begun as a commanding Toyota 1-2-3 was undone during a punishing morning loop, allowing Katsuta to move into the lead and then consolidate his advantage through a challenging afternoon. The decisive turning […]

F1- Russell quickest in sole practice session for Chinese Grand Prix 

Mercedes’ Gorge Russell set the fastest lap of the single practice session available to teams as the first Sprint weekend of the new F1 season got underway at the 2026 FIA Formula One Chinese Grand Prix. Russell set a best time of 1:32.741 beating team-mate Kimi Antonelli by just over a tenth of a second […]

F1 – 2026 Chinese Grand Prix – Friday Press Conference Transcript

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Flavio BRIATORE (Alpine), Jonathan WHEATLEY (Audi), Laurent MEKIES (Red Bull) Q: Laurent, we’ll start with you. Race one done, what were the biggest learnings for Red Bull in Australia? Let’s start with that.Laurent MEKIES: Depends how long do you have? Seriously, many, many learnings. Obviously, I think if we want to think what have been the biggest […]

F1 – Russell takes Sprint pole in China ahead of Antonelli and Norris

Mercedes’ George Russell will start the Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix from the front of the grid after beating team-mate Kimi Antonelli by just under three tenths of a second. Lando Norris took third in Sprint Qualifying more than six tenths behind the lead Mercedes.  There was a faller before the session had even […]

WEC: Dates confirmed for rescheduled Qatar 1812km and the Prologue

The current geopolitical instability in the Middle East obliged the postponement of the Qatari contest, which had been due to launch the 14th campaign of FIA WEC competition later this month. Following collaborative and constructive discussions with the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), Lusail International Circuit and Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, FIA WEC is […]

Solberg holds narrow Safari Rally Kenya lead over Ogier after demanding Friday

Solberg started the day with a comfortable advantage in his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, but saw it significantly reduced as nine-time world champion Sébastien Ogier mounted an afternoon challenge to close to within a single second by the overnight halt. Friday’s action was paused when extreme conditions forced the cancellation of SS3 Camp Moran after […]

F1 – 2026 Chinese Grand Prix – Thursday Press Conference Transcript

PART ONE – Pierre GASLY (Alpine), Esteban OCON (Haas), Fernando ALONSO (Aston Martin) Q: Pierre, if we could start with you. First race weekend done, what conclusions have you reached about the potential of this year’s Alpine?Pierre GASLY: I mean, yeah, it’s been… I don’t even know where to start. There have been a lot of […]

F1 – 2026 Chinese GP Schedule of Press Conferences

DATE TIME DRIVER / TEAM MEMBER Thursday, 12 March 1230hrs  1300hrs Pierre Gasly (Alpine)Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)Esteban Ocon (Haas) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)Max Verstappen (Red Bull)Alex Albon (Williams) Friday, 13 March 1330hrs Steve Nielsen (Alpine)Jonathan Wheatley (Audi)Laurent Mekies (Red Bull) Saturday, 14 March Post-Sprint Post-Qualifying First three finishing drivers Top three fastest drivers Sunday, 15 March Post-Race […]

Indonesia to host world’s first FIA Rallycross World Cup in breakthrough expansion for the sport

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today confirmed that Jakarta will host the inaugural FIA Rallycross World Cup from 5th– 6th December 2026, marking a major breakthrough for the sport and the discipline’s first expansion into Southeast Asia.  The announcement brings one of motor sport’s most intense racing formats to a brand-new region, reinforcing the FIA’s ambition to grow rallycross by reaching new audiences and delivering […]

W2RC resumes with revised five-day BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal

The earlier March date in the calendar sees a 66-car entry set to tackle the second round of the series, with 43 crews registered for championship points. Of those, 24 will compete in the Ultimate category, 10 in Challenger, six in SSV and three in the Stock class for series-production cross-country machines. Fresh from winning […]

F1 – 2026 Australian Grand Prix Post-Race Press Conference Transcript

DRIVERS 1 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes)2 – Kimi ANTONELLI (Mercedes)3 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari)  TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Jenson Button)  Q: Congratulations, George, you just won the Australian Grand Prix, but not only that, you’ve also just won the first F1 race of the new era. How are you feeling?George RUSSELL: Feeling incredible. It was a hell of a fight at the beginning. We […]

F1 – Russell wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of Antonelli and Leclerc

Mercedes took a 1-2 finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with George Russell stretching to a confident win ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli after early battles with eventual third-place Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. There was heartbreak before the start for hometown hero Oscar Piastri crashed on his laps to the grid. The Australian driver […]

F1 – Russell tops FP3 in Melbourne as Antonelli crashes heavily

Mercedes’ George Russell went quickest in final practice for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix beating Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton by more than six tenths of a second in a session that was twice halted by red flags, the second for a heavy crash involving Russell’s team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The start of the last […]

F1 – 2026 Australian Grand Prix Post-Qualifying Press Conference Transcript

DRIVERS1 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes) 2 – Kimi ANTONELLI (Mercedes)3 – Isack HADJAR (Red Bull Racing) PARC FERMÉ INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Jolyon Palmer) Q: What a way to start the season, George, living up to the pre-season favourites tag. It’s been a great day and a great lap at the end. How was it?George RUSSELL: Yeah, it was a great day. We […]

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