Fernando Alonso says he almost spun on his final lap in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix that secured him third on the grid.
2024 F1 season articles archive
2024 F1 season articles
Aston Martin protest qualifying results over Sainz’s crash
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin have lodged a protest against the results of today’s qualifying session over the handling of Carlos Sainz Jnr’s crash.
Red Bull ‘working even better’ thanks to changes after sprint race – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen credited set-up changes made after today’s sprint race as he continued his unbeaten run of grand prix pole positions at the start of 2024.
Verstappen takes Red Bull’s 100th pole as Perez completes front row lock out
2024 Chinese GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen kept his perfect qualifying record alive by taking pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of team mate Sergio Perez.
2024 Chinese Grand Prix grid
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso.
Hamilton lost ‘over half a second’ with turn 14 error which caused Q1 exit
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said the set-up changes he made to his car before qualifying “didn’t work” after being eliminated in the first round of qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Alonso handed 10-second penalty for Sainz clash despite retiring from sprint race
Formula 1
Posted onThe Chinese Grand Prix stewards handed Fernando Alonso a 10-second time penalty for contact with Carlos Sainz Jnr in the sprint race.
2024 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from sprint race day for the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit.
Leclerc expects “clear the air” talks with Sainz after sprint race clash
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc expects Ferrari will hold talks to clear the air between him and his team mate after they clashed during today’s sprint race.
Verstappen pleased with strong Red Bull pace after “hectic” sprint race start
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he endured a “hectic” start to the Shanghai sprint race before finding his rhythm and chasing down Lewis Hamilton to win.
Hamilton “couldn’t fight” Verstappen for sprint race win
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he had no realistic chance to keep Max Verstappen behind him as the pair fought for victory in today’s sprint race.
Rate the Race: 2024 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
Verstappen hunts down Hamilton for straightforward Shanghai sprint race win
2024 Chinese GP sprint race report
Posted onMax Verstappen caught and passed Lewis Hamilton before half distance to win the first sprint race of the season in Shanghai.
Shanghai’s slippery surface may tempt teams towards sprint race tyre gamble
2024 Chinese GP pre-sprint race analysis
Posted onWith a low-grip track surface, a lack of data and the potential for rain, there are no certainties ahead of the first sprint race of 2024.
Red Bull not close to decision on Verstappen’s 2025 team mate – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull won’t make a decision any time soon about who will partner Max Verstappen next season, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Mercedes have ‘chance of being up there’ if sprint race is wet – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says that Mercedes ‘have chance of being up there’ in the Shanghai sprint race if conditions are wet again on Saturday.
More FIA member clubs urge Ben Sulayem to begin legal action over allegations
Formula 1
Posted onAnother group of FIA member clubs has written to the governing body’s president recommending legal action over allegations made against him.
2024 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from sprint race qualifying day for the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit.
Ferrari need to find solutions to poor wet weather pace – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari need to understand why they were much less competitive when rain fell during qualifying, says Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Track was ‘like ice’ says Verstappen after two lap time deletions in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he found it difficult to keep his car on track when rain fell in qualifying, leading to two of his lap times being deleted.