Jack Norris 
Max Verstappen holds the record as the youngest F1 Grand Prix race winner. However, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli could challenge that record at the Chinese Grand Prix. Arvid Lindblad is another driver who could break Verstappen’s record.
Aston Martin’s torrid start to the season continues. Fernando Alonso hopes to see the chequered flag for the first time this season. Lance Stroll gave a terse assessment of the team’s progress, saying ‘No’.
Lewis Hamilton has congratulated Kimi Antonelli on becoming the youngest-ever F1 polesitter. Hamilton, now with Ferrari, is looking at a ‘different tactic’ for the Chinese Grand Prix. He hopes to improve on his Shanghai Sprint performance.
Kimi Antonelli has taken the lead in the Chinese Grand Prix, showcasing the pace of the Mercedes cars. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto are performing well for Alpine, while McLaren are having a disastrous start to the season. Four cars are already out of the race.
Despite a Mercedes 1-2 in Melbourne, there was optimism for Ferrari’s chances this season. Lewis Hamilton was very upbeat after the race because there were plenty more positives than negatives for the Scuderia after the season opener. George Russell underlined his championship credentials with a straightforward drive.
Lando Norris is facing a potential pitlane start at the Chinese Grand Prix due to an electronic issue. McLaren is working to rectify the problem. This comes after Oscar Piastri’s crash in Melbourne.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have been cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. Formula 1 concluded it is not safe to hold either race because of the ongoing conflict across the region. The F1 season will be reduced to 22 races.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region. Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 ACADEMY rounds will also not take place during their scheduled times. The decision has been taken in full consultation with the FIA and respective promoters.
Maria Sharapova made an appearance at Indian Wells to watch the women’s semifinals. She retired in 2020 and does not often attend tournaments. Sharapova won Indian Wells in 2006 and 2013.
George Russell won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix after a frantic scrap in the early laps with Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari. Russell and Hamilton swapped places five times in the first five laps before Russell eased away to a comfortable victory. Hamilton lost out to team-mate Charles Leclerc three laps after Russell finally passed him for the lead as the Ferraris took second and third.