Honda: “The 2026 regulations are not simple, but it’s not an excuse”. And on the vibrations: “They have improved, but…”
Speaking for the Japanese engine manufacturer was Shintaro Orihara, chief engineer of the HRC group.
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Verstappen lashes out: “These are not races. They are liked by those who don’t know what racing is. And if I were winning, I would say the same”
The Red Bull Dutchman heavily attacked the current technical regulations
Antonelli, extraordinary quality. Ferrari, right not to give team orders between Hamilton and Leclerc
Pino Allievi analyzed for FormulaPassion.it the course of the Chinese Grand Prix won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli on Mercedes
Russell: “Let’s take advantage of the situation now, in June we don’t know what will happen with the engine”
Russell is happy with 2nd place in China behind Antonelli and wants to build up a reserve ahead of the directive on the compression ratio
Antonelli’s first victory: the story of a historic weekend
The first victory tells of all the technical and psychological strength of Kimi, now destined for a popularity that will need to be managed
Alonso: “From the 20th lap I could no longer feel my hands and feet. Honda must do its duty”
Fernando Alonso takes his first swipe at Honda, calling for improvements for Suzuka. The very track where he thrashed them with the “GP2 engine”
The speaker’s incredible gaffe on the podium: Antonelli becomes Kimi… Raikkonen!
The video documenting the error of the announcer at the Chinese GP in Shanghai, who mistook Kimi Antonelli for Kimi… Raikkonen, is already viral.
2026 Drivers’ Championship: the standings after the Chinese GP
First F1 victory for Antonelli who moves within 4 points of leader Russell, Hamilton closes in on Leclerc
Leclerc applauds Hamilton: “Very fun battle, Lewis was better. These F1 cars are fun in the race”
The Monegasque enjoyed the challenge with his teammate and gave him credit for his first-ever podium with Ferrari
Cigarini: “Antonelli and Hamilton, patience pays off despite criticism and missteps”
Francesco Cigarini, Ferrari mechanic for over 20 years, commented for FormulaPassion.it on Antonelli’s victory and Hamilton’s podium