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Motor racing

In the Driver’s Seat

With ‘Bono’ by his side, Kimi Antonelli could finally find what Mercedes are looking for

From left: Chinese Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the podium on March 15.
From left: Chinese Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the podium on March 15.

Kimi Antonelli takes first Formula One win with Mercedes one-two in Chinese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag to win the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag to win the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix to November due to Middle East conflict

Italian Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing celebrates with his team after winning the MotoGP Grand Prix of Thailand at Chang International Circuit, Buriram province on March 1, 2026.
Italian Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing celebrates with his team after winning the MotoGP Grand Prix of Thailand at Chang International Circuit, Buriram province on March 1, 2026.

Bahrain and Saudi Formula One races in April set to be cancelled due to Middle East conflict

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 13, 2025 General view of the race during a safety car REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 13, 2025 General view of the race during a safety car REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo

George Russell leads Mercedes one-two in China GP sprint qualifying

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Andy Wong
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 13, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell in action during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Andy Wong

Major start-line shunt inevitable unless engine rules changed, drivers say

Drivers are still figuring out how to navigate the new engine and chassis regulations
Drivers are still figuring out how to navigate the new engine and chassis regulations

Max Verstappen jokes new F1 cars ‘more like Mario Kart’

Red Bull's Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.

George Russell warns that Mercedes must raise game despite one-two at Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.

Pole-sitter George Russell says his Mercedes more go-kart than ‘bouncing bus’

George Russell and Mercedes were tipped in pre-season as the ones to beat in Formula One, and they lived up to expectations at the  Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell and Mercedes were tipped in pre-season as the ones to beat in Formula One, and they lived up to expectations at the  Australian Grand Prix.

The Big Question

Will Formula One's Lando Norris be a one-hit wonder?

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Dec 7, 2025.
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Dec 7, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.