A brief throttle lift before the line handed Russell and Antonelli extra qualifying pace at Silverstone. The FIA says it's legal, McLaren admits it can't yet copy it, and one mistimed lift risks disqualification.
Aston Martin's bad Canada Saturday produced a number nobody at the team wanted publicised: Fernando Alonso 41, Lance Stroll 0. The Spaniard's qualifying head-to-head over his teammate is now 41 sessions long without a single defeat, dating back nearly two full years.
Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar qualified seventh at the Canadian Grand Prix, between Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari and Charles Leclerc's, ahead of Max Verstappen in a senior Red Bull. He was three km/h faster than Verstappen down the straight, too.
Charles Leclerc's awkward Canadian Grand Prix sprint Saturday picked up a stewards' line item before it picked up a race result. The Monegasque was fined €1,000 after exceeding the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve pit lane speed limit by 16.3 km/h, a margin almost a tenfold larger than the usual marginal pit lane error.
Formula 1's qualifying sessions in Montreal will run on the lowest battery recharge ceiling the new 2026 power unit regulations have allowed so far, with the FIA limiting recovery to just 6 MJ per lap.
George Russell's detailed account of the Suzuka qualifying scare is a rare window into how sensitive the 2026 cars have become — and how close Mercedes came to losing its front-row grip on the weekend.
Formula 1's 2026 battery rules were supposed to impose a gradual power fall-off on straights. Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to skip that ramp entirely in qualifying — and the result is a qualifying pace gap rivals are struggling to match. The FIA admits it's not what the rule was designed for.
Pierre Gasly turned the midfield upside down at Suzuka, dragging his Alpine ahead of both Red Bull cars in qualifying — a result analysts called 'mad' given Alpine finished last in 2025.
Chinese Grand Prix: Sprint Race / Qualifying Recap March 14, 2026 Share TGR Haas F1 Team drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon started Saturday’s track action in Shanghai with the 19-lap Sprint race
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George Russell dominated the sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming pole position. He leads a strong Mercedes showing ahead of Saturday's race.
George Russell secured pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, closely followed by teammate Kimi Antonelli, showcasing Mercedes' strong performance.
In the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes dominated the session. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen faced a challenging day, qualifying eighth behind the leaders.
Chinese Grand Prix: Sprint Qualifying Recap March 13, 2026 Share TGR Haas F1 Team drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon qualified 9th and 12th respectively for the first Sprint race of the 2026 FIA F
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George Russell secured pole position for the Chinese GP Sprint race, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli, while Max Verstappen struggled to eighth place in a surprising qualifying session at Shanghai International Circuit.
Australian Grand Prix: Qualifying Recap March 7, 2026 Share TGR Haas F1 Team drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon qualified 12th and 13th respectively for the Australian Grand Prix, Round 1 of the 2
Max Verstappen secures pole position at the British Grand Prix, followed closely by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The qualifying session showcased fierce competition among top drivers.
The qualifying results for the 2026 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix have been released, setting the stage for an exciting race. Notable performances from drivers have positioned them strategically ahead of the event.
In a thrilling qualifying session for the Styrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured pole position ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. The fierce competition sets the stage for an exciting race.
In an electrifying qualifying session for the Miami Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc clinched pole position, followed closely by teammate Carlos Sainz. The race promises to be highly competitive as the top drivers gear up for the challenge.
The qualifying battles of the 2025 Formula 1 season have culminated after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, showcasing intense team-mate rivalries and performance metrics. Teams like McLaren and Ferrari displayed striking statistics that reflect their prowess on the grid.