Liam Lawson will start Formula One’s China sprint race in 13th, after being eliminated in the second stage of qualifying in Shanghai. A year on from qualifying last in both the sprint and grand prix at the same race weekend,

Formula 1’s 2026 season is set to roar into life next Sunday in Melbourne — but growing geopolitical tensions are casting a dark shadow over the championship opener.Concerns surrounding the start of the new Formula 1 campaign intensified after escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered serious security fears across the region.

The drivers of the 2026 Formula 1 season prepare for a group photo prior to the Australian Grand Prix. Formula 1 rookie Arvid Lindblad, of the Racing Bulls team, makes his way around the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit,

McLaren has been the dominant force in Formula 1 this season, but Red Bull Racing and Mercedes were both offered a glimmer of hope at the Canadian Grand Prix when the two teams combined to box McLaren out of the podium picture. Now they'll look to build on ...