The 2024 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in pictures.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport. The 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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For the first time in 2024, Alpine aren’t the slowest team – just
Lap time watch: 2024 Chinese GP
Posted onWhile Alpine weren’t the slowest team for the first time this year, Red Bull enjoyed their largest performance advantage yet over their rivals.
Sprint race dress rehearsal showed Red Bull’s rivals need find something special
2024 Chinese GP pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen looked very comfortable in the Shanghai sprint race, but small set-up tweaks could have a big impact for Red Bull’s rivals.
How Ferrari’s rivals came to their aid as Sainz escaped penalty over crash
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin’s attempt to have Carlos Sainz Jnr penalised was dismissed partly because Ferrari’s rivals presented cases which showed he shouldn’t be.
Sainz keeps seventh on grid as stewards reject Aston Martin’s protest
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr will start the Chinese Grand Prix from seventh on the grid after the stewards dismissed a protest by Aston Martin.
Alonso “nearly lost the car” on lap that secured third on grid
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says he almost spun on his final lap in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix that secured him third on the grid.
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 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.