First triumph in 110th race for British-born driver breathes life into another season dominated by Red Bull and Max Verstappen.
Newey, Red Bull said, will depart in April next year after almost two decades with the dominant racing team and Dutch driver added it should not inspire unnecessary drama.
The Briton joined Red Bull in 2006 and has been key in their growth with six constructors’ titles. “He leaves as a true legend,” says CEO Christian Horner.
On May 1, 1994, the 34-year-old died after a crash at Imola, and his death renewed efforts by Formula 1 to improve cars, equipment and circuits.
The Mexican’s former boss says ‘Checo’, who finished runner-up last season, remains the best option to be Verstappen’s teammate.
Adrian Newey’s cars have won 25 drivers’ and constructors’ championships for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull.
Report in Germany suggests Nico Hulkenberg has been offered a three-year contract until 2027 by Audi, with manufacturer joining F1 in 2026.
FIA spokesman confirmed the matter was on the agenda for a meeting Thursday along with other sporting regulations.
Srettha Thavisin’s administration invited F1 executives to Bangkok to survey the race routes, and told them the country had all it took to hold the event.
World champion finishes 13.7 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris with Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez third.
World champion overcomes power issues at Chinese Grand Prix to ease past Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez in morning’s short race, then grabs first place ahead of Perez and Alonso.
Shanghai International Circuit has only recently been resurfaced and world champion Max Verstappen says it is ‘like driving on ice’.
British driver risked it all in final session to claim fastest time ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen and China’s Zhou Guanyu (10th).
The first local driver to race at the Chinese Grand Prix is unlikely to be joined soon by any compatriots, a fact he attributes to China’s short history in the sport.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll tops only practice session, while China’s Zhou Guanyu gives local fans something to cheer about, posting 11th fastest time on Friday.
Another win on Sunday would mean the Dutchman has won half of all F1 races held since the grand prix was last held in Shanghai, which will host the first sprint of the season.
China, which last held its Grand Prix in 2019, is key to the sport’s global presence as it is the world’s largest automotive market and second-largest economy, he says.
Having made his way in motorsport largely on his own, Zhou relishes a chance to ‘pave the path for future generations’ and ‘start a new chapter of Chinese motorsport together with the crowd’.
Tickets for the action-packed weekend – which begins with Friday morning practice, includes a sprint race on Saturday and ends with the grand prix on Sunday – sold out within minutes of going on sale in January.
Season opener moves from Bahrain to Melbourne because of Ramadan, then circuit moves on to Shanghai.
Chinese GP returns after a five-year absence, with Zhou Guanyu finally getting a chance to race in the city of his birth.