Lewis Hamilton hailed Kimi Antonelli for becoming the first teenager to claim a Grand Prix pole position, before turning his focus to formulating a "different tactic" to turn his early Mercedes-challenging pace from the Shanghai Sprint into a stronger result in Sunday's full-length race.
Lewis Hamilton has suggested Mercedes have extra power in their engine which they do not show until Qualifying as the Silver Arrows locked out the front row at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen said driving his Red Bull felt "awful" and that "every lap is survival" after a chastening Saturday for the team at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Highlights from qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest ever pole-sitter as he edged out his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Follow the latest news, reports and watch highlights from the 2026 F1 Academy season. Watch every round live on Sky Sports F1.
Highlights of the first F1 Academy race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Highlights of the Sprint race from the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell beat Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to victory in a thrilling Chinese Grand Prix Sprint.
Follow live updates and watch the best video from the Sprint weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix. Watch live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event.
Formula 1's Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April are set to be called off this weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies apologised to Max Verstappen as the Dutch driver labelled their pace as a "disaster" in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Mercedes are among the parties interested in buying a minority stake in Alpine's Formula 1 team, Flavio Briatore has confirmed.
Highlights of Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
George Russell continued his imperious start to the 2026 Formula 1 season by comfortably beating his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint.
Watch the funny moment Alpine's mechanics chased Franco Colapinto's faltering car up and down the pitlane during the first Practice session at the Chinese GP.
George Russell edged out his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to top Chinese Grand Prix practice as the Silver Arrows continued their strong start to the 2026 season.
Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton make contact during the first Practice session at the Chinese GP.
Watch Ferrari test their new 'macarena' rotating wing, which they'll debut at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Craig Slater takes a closer look at Ferrari's new upside-down rear wing in China, whilst performing his 'Macarena' dance!
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