F1 Chinese GP 2026, Shanghai: FP1 report
Follow the minute-by-minute live coverage of free practice 1 of the F1 Chinese GP, LIVE from 4.15 on Friday 13 April 2026
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Verstappen: “I don’t necessarily have to be just an F1 driver. Elsewhere there are old-school races, with less politics”
In the Chinese GP press conference, Max Verstappen explained the reasons that will lead him to drive in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring
Aston Martin, Stroll’s realism: “It would be a great result to do more km than in Melbourne”
Ahead of the Chinese GP, Lance Stroll is clear: Aston Martin cannot yet focus on performance but on mileage
Antonelli: “World Championship? I will try to be ready, but Ferrari is a possible contender”
Antonelli will try to be ready for a world championship fight in which the driver can make the difference, but he does not rule Ferrari out of the fight
Rules to be overhauled? Komatsu urges caution: “Beware of impulsive reactions. Let’s wait at least 5 races”
The Haas team principal has suggested intervening in the regulations only when it is clear that the changes will be improvements.
Norris: “We don’t drive cars anymore, we drive power units. At Pouhon, you won’t see anymore who has the biggest ba**s”
The Englishman explained how this year’s regulatory changes have significantly changed the drivers’ perception
Hadjar: “We are the fourth force, Ferrari and McLaren are ahead of us”
According to Isack Hadjar, the Chinese GP will be one of the best for drivers regarding electrical energy management.
Piastri: “We will be able to get closer to Mercedes, more than we did in Melbourne”
The McLaren Australian believes that the team can make progress as early as the Chinese GP, closing in on the Anglo-German team.
Mekies: “A strong Ferrari is good for our sport”
According to Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, a strong Ferrari is good for F1 and is also a stimulus for its opponents.