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<p>F1 returns to the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend for the first time in five years </p>
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In a sporting arena dominated by Saudi Arabia, where does China fit?

As Formula One returns to China after a five-year absence, Kieran Jackson examines the why it has become so important for President Xi Jinping to see the country re-establish itself in a sporting arena which is dominated by Saudi Arabia and its Middle Eastern neighbours

<p>Lewis Hamilton will move from Mercedes to Ferrari next year </p>
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Hamilton offers X-rated response amid Mercedes woes and Ferrari switch

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Why Alonso’s new deal says far more about Mercedes than it does Aston Martin

F1

Christian Horner update with ‘accuser set to be questioned again’

F1 2023

<p>Formula 1 now has three races and record interest in the United States –but how have they done it? </p>
long read

How Formula 1 cracked America

<p>The Caesars Palace Grand Prix took place in the Las Vegas hotel’s parking lot in 1981 and 1982 </p>
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How F1 gambled on Vegas in the ‘80s – and came hurtling off the tracks

<p>Senna inspired a generation of drivers, including Lewis Hamilton </p>
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Senna was a dazzling genius – but where’s the next Brazilian F1 star?

<p>Daniel Ricciardo is back in Formula 1 – and he has more motivation than ever before </p>
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Daniel Ricciardo is back - and this time he wants to go out on top

<p>Lewis Hamilton will start the Chinese Grand Prix in 18th place</p>
LiveF1

F1 Chinese Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying start time and updates

Lando Norris will be trying to beat Red Bull pair Sergio Perez (left) and Max Verstappen (centre) off the line in Japan. (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

F1 grid: Starting positions for Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton went out in Q1 (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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Lewis Hamilton to start Chinese Grand Prix in 18th after poor qualifying showing

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F1 live stream: How to watch Chinese Grand Prix qualifying

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands reacts after winning the sprint race at the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit (Andy Wong/AP)
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Max Verstappen denies Lewis Hamilton a sprint victory in China

<p>Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 seat could be in doubt </p>
F1

‘I don’t deserve F1 seat if I keep getting whooped’, admits Ricciardo

Lando Norris took pole for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race (Kim Kyung-Hoon/AP)
F1

Lando Norris takes sprint pole in rain-drenched Shanghai qualifying session

<p>Lando Norris finished top of the leaderboard in SQ3 to take pole position for McLaren</p>
F1

Norris beats rain and fire to take chaotic sprint race pole in China

F1

F1 2024 season race schedule: When is the Chinese Grand Prix?

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F1 2024 season race schedule: When is the Chinese Grand Prix?

F1

F1 sprint grid: Starting positions for Chinese Grand Prix race

F1

What time is qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix?

F1

Sainz insists ‘best options’ still open for 2025 despite Alonso deal

F1

F1 reveals new venue for first race as 2025 calendar announced

F1

F1 reveals new venue for first race as 2025 calendar announced

<p>Fernando Alonso has signed a new multi-year deal to stay with Aston Martin </p>
F1

Fernando Alonso signs new Aston Martin F1 contract

<p>Nicolas Hamilton on what he really thinks about brother Lewis’s move to Ferrari.</p>
Sport

Nicolas Hamilton speaks out on brother Lewis’s move to Ferrari

F1

Ayrton Senna’s first F1 boss Ted Toleman dies at the age of 86

<p>MICHAEL ANDRETTI</p>
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Andretti unveil new Silverstone factory despite F1 rejection

<p>F1 hosted a race in South Korea from 2010-2013 </p>
F1

South Korean city sends ‘letter of intent’ to host F1 race in 2026

<p>Lando Norris finished fifth in Japan having started the race in third</p>
F1

Lando Norris ‘fighting a losing battle’ after Ferrari tussle

<p>Daniel Ricciardo started last on the grid at Albert Park, finishing an unimpressive 12th</p>
F1

Forget a Red Bull seat – Ricciardo’s F1 future is in jeopardy again

Carlos Sainz (pictured) finished third behind the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at Suzuka (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz refuses to throw towel in at early stage of F1 season

<p>Lando Norris finished fifth in Japan having started the race in third</p>
F1

Lando Norris ‘fighting a losing battle’ after Ferrari tussle

<p>Daniel Ricciardo started last on the grid at Albert Park, finishing an unimpressive 12th</p>
F1

Forget a Red Bull seat – Ricciardo’s F1 future is in jeopardy again

Carlos Sainz (pictured) finished third behind the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at Suzuka (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz refuses to throw towel in at early stage of F1 season

F1

Damon Hill insists Russell was ‘desperate’ in Piastri clash

F1

Damon Hill insists Russell was ‘desperate’ in Piastri clash

<p>Max Verstappen returned to the top of the podium (David Davies/PA)</p>
LiveF1

F1 Japanese Grand Prix LIVE: Race updates and results at Suzuka

F1

Wolff believes ‘no one is going to catch’ Verstappen in F1 title race

F1

Lewis Hamilton sharply hits out at Mercedes strategy in Japan

<p>Daniel Ricciardo crashes heavily into the tyre barrier in Japan</p>
F1

Ricciardo in heavy crash with Albon on first lap of Japanese GP

<p>Daniel Ricciardo crashes heavily into the tyre barrier in Japan</p>
F1

Ricciardo in heavy crash with Albon on first lap of Japanese GP

F1

Verstappen coasts to victory in Japan after Ricciardo crashes out

<p>Sky F1 added former McLaren and Aston Martin engineer Bernie Collins to their punditry line-up last year </p>
F1

Collins: ‘I don’t just represent women in F1 – but engineers too’

Lando Norris will be trying to beat Red Bull pair Sergio Perez (left) and Max Verstappen (centre) off the line in Japan. (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Lando Norris dismisses Red Bull duo’s concerns over race pace in Japan

F1

Mercedes hit with FIA fine after George Russell pit-lane incident

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton talks to reporters after qualifying (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
F1

Lewis Hamilton makes shock Mercedes claim despite poor qualifying

<p>Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was quickest in third practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. (Hiro Komae/AP)</p>
Sport

Watch Verstappen’s frank admission as he takes pole position in Japan

F1

Leclerc fumes at Ferrari mistake in Japan: ‘What are we doing?’

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix (Hiro Komae/AP)
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Verstappen continues qualifying dominance to take Japan pole position

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was quickest in third practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen sets eyes on win in Japan after dropping out Australia Grand Prix

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff pictured at the Australian Grand Prix (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)
F1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff explains Japanese Grand Prix call

<p>Charles Leclerc as a junior karter alongside godfather Jules Bianchi</p>
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Jules Bianchi honoured as Charles Leclerc dons special helmet

F1

Jules Bianchi honoured as Charles Leclerc dons special helmet

<p>Charles Leclerc as a junior karter alongside godfather Jules Bianchi</p>
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri was quickest in a rain-affected second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix (Hiro Komae/AP)
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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri leads the way in rain-affected second practice at Suzuka

F1

Sainz keen to ‘speed up’ 2025 talks – but where should he go next?

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen takes part in the first free practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen sets the pace in Japan as Logan Sargeant crashes out

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in Japan (David Davies/PA)
F1

Max Verstappen once again the car to beat after first practice in Japan

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in Japan (David Davies/PA)
F1

Max Verstappen once again the car to beat after first practice in Japan

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (left) has tipped Sebastian Vettel as his potential replacement. (Tim Goode/PA)
F1

Hamilton insists Vettel would be ‘amazing option’ for Mercedes

F1

Fernando Alonso makes prediction on Max Verstappen’s future

F1

George Russell backs Fernando Alonso’s penalty in Australia

<p>Sebastian Vettel admitted he has had talks with Toto Wolff </p>
F1

Sebastian Vettel reveals Toto Wolff talks

Sebastian Vettel has said he has considered returning to Formula One (David Davies/PA)
F1

Sebastian Vettel hints at Formula One return as he reveals chats with Toto Wolff

<p>Max Verstappen has won three drivers titles since 2021 </p>
F1

Verstappen’s ex-trainer reveals the ‘mind games’ used to beat Hamilton

Sport

Vettel calls for ‘more transparency’ in F1 after Horner allegations

F1

McLaren part ways with ex-Ferrari engineer after just three months

<p>F1 HAMILTON</p>
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Lewis Hamilton speaks out on 2021 finale: ‘Was I robbed? Obviously’

<p>Lewis Hamilton (left) and Tom Cruise</p>
News

Lewis Hamilton says he ‘regrets’ turning down Top Gun: Maverick role

<p>The deal for MotoGP is expected to be concluded by the end of the year </p>
Motor Racing

F1 owners confirm £3.6bn MotoGP takeover

Motor Racing

F1 owners confirm £3.6bn MotoGP takeover

<p>The deal for MotoGP is expected to be concluded by the end of the year </p>
F1

F1 owners ‘on verge of £3.5bn deal for MotoGP’

F1

Christian Horner’s accuser targets Red Bull return to work

Guenther Steiner is Haas’ former team principal (Tim Goode/PA)
F1

Guenther Steiner knows Red Bull’s dominance will come to an end at some point

F1

The Independent’s Formula 1 power rankings after Australian GP

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The Independent’s Formula 1 power rankings after Australian GP

F1

Brundle insists Russell crash had ‘red flag written all over it’

F1

How to buy tickets for the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

<p>Australia F1 GP Auto Racing</p>
F1

F1 safety questions raised after George Russell’s desperate crash plea

F1

Daniel Ricciardo to be replaced for Japanese Grand Prix practice

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
F1

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to miss Japanese Grand Prix

F1

Daniel Ricciardo ‘given two races to save F1 seat’

F1

Horner raises prospect of Red Bull signing Sainz in 2025

F1

Hamilton’s miserable start gives one clear verdict on Ferrari move

Sport

Moment George Russell pleads for red flag after huge F1 crash

Sport

Carlos Sainz reacts to unexpected Australian Grand Prix win

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff pictured at the Australian Grand Prix (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)
F1

Toto Wolff admits it’s ‘fair’ to question his Mercedes role

F1

Toto Wolff admits it’s ‘fair’ to question his Mercedes role

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff pictured at the Australian Grand Prix (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)
F1

Carlos Sainz wins Australian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen retires

F1

Lewis Hamilton reacts after dismal Australian Grand Prix

F1

Verstappen rages as Red Bull catches fire and forces shock retirement

F1

George Russell filmed at urinal in ‘disgusting’ TikTok video

F1

George Russell filmed at urinal in ‘disgusting’ TikTok video

F1

Fernando Alonso hit with costly penalty after George Russell crash

F1

Ollie Bearman endures torrid F2 return after dream Ferrari debut

F1

Perez penalised with Australia GP grid drop after Red Bull error

F1

Chandhok reveals Hamilton’s ‘awful’ feeling amid Mercedes woes

F1

Hamilton explains ‘long list’ of Mercedes issues in Australia

F1

Verstappen secures pole position in Australia as Hamilton falters

F1

Toto Wolff breaks silence on wife Susie taking FIA legal action

F1

Albon replaces Sargeant in shock Williams decision for Australian GP

F1

Verstappen secures pole position in Australia as Hamilton falters

F1

Toto Wolff breaks silence on wife Susie taking FIA legal action

F1

Albon replaces Sargeant in shock Williams decision for Australian GP

<p>Formula 3 driver Nikola Tsolov (right) crashes into Alex Dunne (left) at the Australian Grand Prix </p>
F1

Shocking moment Australian Grand Prix driver swerves into rival

F1

Hamilton says Australia practice was ‘worst session for a long time’

F1

Leclerc fastest in Australia FP2 as Hamilton struggles

<p>Susie Wolff </p>
F1

F1 fails to shift dial in Australia as Susie Wolff takes FIA to court

Alex Albon crashed out of opening practice in Melbourne (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)
F1

Alex Albon walks away from heavy crash in Australian GP practice

F1

Sky F1 reveal major coverage change for next three races

F1

Carlos Sainz admits he could miss Australian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, right with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
F1

Max Verstappen responds to speculation linking him with Mercedes move

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