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Williams “in the race again" in Chinese GP
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says he’s pleased to see the British team fightback from a nightmare Bahrain Grand Prix by showing competitive race pace in China despite having no points to show for it.
FIA penalty points will make Verstappen “be more careful”
Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting says Max Verstappen’s penalty points record will make him “take notice” on his future actions after another high-profile on-track incident.
Red Bull operating on same level as Mercedes, Ferrari - Horner
Red Bull is operating at the same level as Formula 1 rivals Mercedes and Ferrari and can compete for more victories at upcoming races, according to team boss Christian Horner.
Alonso admits Chinese GP pass on Vettel ‘not a fair fight’
Fernando Alonso conceded his battle with Sebastian Vettel in the Chinese Grand Prix was not a fair fight given the Formula 1 world championship leader was running in a damaged Ferrari.
Marchionne reiterates Ferrari F1 quit threat still live
Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne has reiterated his Formula 1 team’s quit threat from the sport remains in place unless the Scuderia can find “acceptable solutions” with Liberty Media.
Hulkenberg: Renault on top of midfield
Nico Hulkenberg says Renault is proving its credentials as the head team in the intense midfield scrap after securing sixth place at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Ricciardo: Chinese GP win proves F1 title credentials
Daniel Ricciardo believes his Chinese Grand Prix victory proves he is ready to fight for a Formula 1 world championship title.
"Impeccable" Ricciardo at the top of his game in F1 - Horner
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo’s victory at the Chinese Grand Prix shows his driver is operating “at the top of his game” in Formula 1.
Hamilton underperformed in Chinese GP “disaster”
Lewis Hamilton admits he has work to do in a “tough battle” for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship after enduring what he called a “disaster” of a Chinese Grand Prix.
Toro Rosso blame miscommunication for China collision
Toro Rosso Formula 1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley have revealed their collision at the Chinese Grand Prix was the result of “miscommunication” over a pre-planned position swap.
Mercedes strategy call undid Hamilton potential - Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says another strategy call has cost Lewis Hamilton a stronger result at the start of the 2018 Formula 1 campaign after it opted not to pit the defending champion under the safety car during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Raikkonen: 'At one point, it didn't look good at all'
Kimi Raikkonen was left pleased with his third-place finish in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix after a Safety Car period saved his race, having initially been sacrificed to aid Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Sebastian Vettel’s victory bid.
Bottas felt he deserved China F1 victory
Valtteri Bottas felt disappointed to see his hopes of winning Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix slip away after being passed for the lead with 12 laps to go by Red Bull Formula 1 rival Daniel Ricciardo.
Vettel: I expected Verstappen attack earlier
Sebastian Vettel admits he had “no intention to resist” Max Verstappen’s attack on fresher tyres but has played down his clash with the Red Bull driver during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Ricciardo: Victory ‘real reward’ for Red Bull mechanics
Daniel Ricciardo has labelled his Chinese Grand Prix win as a “real reward” for the hard work done by his Red Bull mechanics following his engine troubles after qualifying.
Verstappen: I don't need to calm down
Max Verstappen has denied he needs to calm down his Formula 1 driving style despite taking the blame for a late clash with Sebastian Vettel during Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
Updated: F1 World Championship points standings
Updated Formula 1 world championship points after the Chinese Grand Prix, the third round of the 2018 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, China. After the Chinese Grand Prix (Round 3 of 21) 1. Sebastian Vettel GER Scuderia Ferrari 54 points
Ricciardo: Red Bull now within reach of Mercedes
Daniel Ricciardo is confident Red Bull will be able to challenge Mercedes in the Chinese Grand Prix after a difficult qualifying for the reigning world champions.
Alonso calls on McLaren to improve F1 qualifying pace
Fernando Alonso feels McLaren must work on improving its Formula 1 qualifying pace if it is to capitalise on its decent showings on Sunday and maximise its possible points.
Verstappen makes engine deficit pain clear
Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s engine power deficit to the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes in China is at the core of his qualifying frustrations as he sends a message to “the guys who listen”.
Bottas: Mercedes stunned by 0.5s gap to Ferrari
Valtteri Bottas admits Mercedes has been left shocked by the half a second gap to Formula 1 rivals Ferrari during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Vettel surprised but wary of Ferrari’s gap on Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari’s half-second advantage over Mercedes came as a surprise during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix and despite storming to pole position the German driver carries concerns going into the race.
'Not good enough': Raikkonen disappointed after losing F1 pole
Kimi Raikkonen said his performance in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix was “not good enough” after narrowly missing out on pole position to Ferrari Formula 1 teammate Sebastian Vettel in the final stages of the session.
Horner: Ricciardo qualifying engine turnaround ‘miraculous’
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has described the work done by Daniel Ricciardo’s mechanics to get his car ready in time for Chinese Grand Prix qualifying as “miraculous”.