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2026 Formula E Shanghai E-Prix - Time Schedule

Do not miss any of the action and check out all the session start times for the 12th and 13th rounds of the 2026 Formula E season, both held at the Shanghai E-Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit!

motorsport.com·Jun 8

Who slept best last night: Isack Hadjar

The last Red Bull Racing Formula 1 podium delivered by someone not called Max Verstappen dated back to 21 April 2024 - when Sergio Perez finished third in Shanghai. It was the Mexican’s fourth podium in the first five races of that year, which made it look like the Milton Keynes squad had finally got what it needed from its second driver. Checo was consistent, finishing second three times ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 21

Lewis Hamilton’s unusual preparation for F1’s Canadian GP

Lewis Hamilton has tweaked his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, having struggled of late in Formula 1. Aside from a successful weekend at Shanghai, Hamilton has underperformed relative to Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc so far in 2026, including last time out in Miami. The Briton was 0.379s slower in sprint qualifying, then 0.176s down in the main session; he was 24 seconds away ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Apr 26

Kimi Antonelli reflects on "best day" after maiden F1 GP win and reveals Italy reaction

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has reflected on his maiden grand prix win at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, describing it as the best day of his life and revealing the home reaction he received in Italy. The 19-year-old driver converted his first grand prix pole position into his first win at the Shanghai International Circuit on 15 March. His win ended a 20-year drought for Italy, with ...Keep reading

Planet F1·Apr 26

BYD confirms Formula 1 entry talks after Stefano Domenicali Shanghai meeting

BYD vice president Stella Li confirms discussions that could open the door to a future Chinese Formula 1 entry.

motorsport.com·Apr 13

How every F1 2026 teams performed so far, team-by-team

Having raced on three very different circuits in Melbourne, Shanghai and Suzuka, the early stages of 2026 have provided a first look at which teams hit the ground running in Formula 1's bold new era and who has missed the mark. Mercedes came out swinging with a clean sweep of the first three races, while questions will be asked at struggling Williams and Aston Martin. Here's an overview of all ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Apr 2

Alpine F1 team denies Franco Colapinto sabotage claims

The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied claims that it has been sabotaging its second driver Franco Colapinto’s car. Motorsport understands the claims were made on social media by primarily Argentinian fans and gained traction due to a difference in car specification at the Chinese Grand Prix. After finishing 10th in the main Shanghai race, 49 seconds behind team-mate Pierre Gasly – which ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 29

George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead

George Russell was left frustrated by the bad luck he has recently endured after losing his Formula 1 championship lead at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver enjoyed the perfect start to 2026 by winning the Melbourne opener and Shanghai sprint, but team-mate Kimi Antonelli has since taken a nine-point advantage following victories at the Chinese and Japanese grands prix. It’s ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Mar 28

George Russell downplays Mercedes F1 advantage as FIA talks prompt car W17 changes

George Russell has played down an alleged new advantage to Mercedes’ W17 challenger, which the team has backpeddled on after talks with the FIA. The Silver Arrows made changes to their 2026 car after the Chinese Grand Prix, following discussions with the FIA. The team have brought a new front wing to Suzuka. Shanghai was […]

motorsport.com·Mar 27

Cadillac upgrades working as expected at F1 Japanese GP

The Cadillac Formula 1 team has brought upgrades to the Japanese Grand Prix and although Valtteri Bottas doesn’t think they’re a gamechanger, he is still positive about the progress. Cadillac is making its F1 debut this year and, as expected, it has been a backmarker across the opening two rounds with Bottas and team-mate Sergio Perez out in Q1 of both Melbourne and Shanghai - where they ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 27

McLaren adamant there will be no repeat of China failures in F1 Japanese GP

As championship defences go, McLaren's 2026 so far has been little short of catastrophic: Oscar Piastri has yet to start a grand prix, while Lando Norris didn't even get as far as the grid in China. Statistically Shanghai was the first time neither McLaren has started a grand prix since the 2005 US GP at Indianapolis, where it joined the other Michelin-supplied teams in withdrawing after the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Mar 27

Ollie Bearman explains why Kimi Antonelli’s first F1 win was "very special"

Ollie Bearman has branded Kimi Antonelli's maiden Formula 1 win as "very special". The Briton watched his former Formula 2 team-mate clinch his first grand prix victory at the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, which he claimed gave him confidence that he would be able to reach the same milestone one day. "We text. We sent each other a message after the race," Bearman ...Keep reading