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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli headed the only hour of practice for the Chinese Grand Prix. Mercedes drivers headed proceedings, with Lando Norris third on an old set of soft t
Mercedes took a comfortable 1-2 in the Chinese GP’s only practice session
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Formula 1 heads to China celebrating vast numbers of overtakes, even as drivers debate how meaningful they are. Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix and the first sprint race of the season Saturday, Max Verstappen said it's “a jungle out there” as teams adapt to the new way of racing.
Liam Lawson has enjoyed a solid, solitary practice session for Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix and set the 11th fastest time in Shanghai. With the 24 drivers limited to one practice session because of the sprint weekend format,
Max Verstappen has joked that he has turned to 'Mario Kart' for Formula 1 practice because of the contentious new cars.
Ferrari enjoyed a 1-2 in the opening practice session of 2026 in Melbourne, before Oscar Piastri took his McLaren top in the afternoon.
F1 has expanded to eleven teams for the 2026 season, and new entrants Cadillac are looking for the best possible outcome.