IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

After a thrilling and dramatic season-opener in Australia it’s a quick turnaround for the Formula 1 paddock as the teams head to China, with plenty to look forward to after Sunday’s first race. Here are a few of the talking points heading to Shanghai...

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EXCLUSIVE: Zhou Guanyu on his Ferrari reunion, working with Hamilton and how he’s ready to fight for an F1 comeback

Zhou Guanyu has found a new, old home for the 2025 Formula 1 season by taking up reserve duties at Ferrari – the marque he previously represented as a junior. A few weeks on from that return, the Shanghai native sat down with F1.com to discuss life at Maranello, how much he’s learning from Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, his hopes of getting back on the grid and more…

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Who to watch out for from the 2025 F1 ACADEMY grid as the series returns in China

Another unmissable F1 ACADEMY season is just around the corner, as the 2025 field prepare to do battle at the Shanghai International Circuit for the first of a seven-round campaign.

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TECH WEEKLY: Has McLaren’s secret weapon for the 2025 season been revealed?

Mclaren’s pace advantage in Melbourne for the opening race of the season was notably enhanced the longer the stint went on. It was very apparent that it was retaining its rear tyre performance longer than any other car.

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BEYOND THE GRID: Andy Cowell on Aston Martin’s title ambitions, Newey’s arrival and F1’s future

Andy Cowell added the role of Aston Martin Team Principal to his existing CEO title ahead of the 2025 season – the former Mercedes engine guru tasked with overseeing the squad’s planned rise to the very top of the Formula 1 pecking order.

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Win the ultimate Miami GP weekend and bring your friends too!

F1 Unlocked member exclusive. Enter to win your chance to experience the Miami Grand Prix, like a VIP.

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POWER RANKINGS: Who tops our first leaderboard of the season after a wet and wild Australian GP?

Formula 1 put on a dramatic show as the 2025 season kicked off with a rain-hit, incident-filled Australian Grand Prix. But which drivers impressed our Power Rankings judges over the course of the weekend? Scroll down for the Melbourne top 10 and leaderboard...

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PALMER: Piastri was too hard on himself after his slip on Sunday – his race in Australia was one of his best yet

Home races can bring added expectation and pressures, but they are also such a buzz for a driver, particularly if you’re able to fight at the sharp end as Oscar Piastri did on Sunday.

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What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is back this coming weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect as they head to Shanghai for the first Sprint event of the year?

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What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix?

The first Sprint weekend of the season is nearly upon us, as the teams and drivers get ready to compete in Shanghai at the Chinese Grand Prix. But which compounds have tyre supplier Pirelli provided for the three days of action?

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How the ‘F1’ movie filmed its thrilling car sequences – and the role that Toto Wolff played in the process

The director of theF1movie has given an insight into the huge amount of preparation that went into capturing the film’s thrilling car sequences – and how an idea from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was pivotal in the process.

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THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the Australian GP and the latest F1 news

Formula 1 is BACK! Lando Norris won a thrilling and dramatic race at Albert Park on Sunday to get the 2025 season up and running with a bang.

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Educating fans, reducing waste and celebrating culture – ESG highlights from the Australian GP weekend

Over the last three years, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been working hard to put on a more sustainable and inclusive event, making progress through waste reduction, energy initiatives, education and awareness and much more.

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Dramatic collisions, shock winners and drivers on strike – 8 of the most chaotic season openers in F1 history

The 2025 F1 season got off to an incredibly dramatic start in what proved to be an action-packed Australian Grand Prix, with the 57-lap event featuring rapidly changing weather conditions, numerous crashes and more than one Safety Car appearance.

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Brown hails ‘unbelievable’ Norris drive and ‘perfect’ McLaren strategy after season-opening victory in Australia

McLaren boss Zak Brown has praised the team effort behind Lando Norris’ victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Lack of pace an ‘unwelcome surprise’ for Bearman and Ocon as Haas endure difficult start to 2025 at Albert Park

Haas were one of just three teams not to score points in Australia, as their drivers propped up the field at the end of a chaotic wet-dry race at Albert Park. Esteban Ocon finished 13th in Melbourne and Ollie Bearman 14th as the duo struggled to explain what had happened to the VF-25’s performance.

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F1 Arcade announces opening date for new Philadelphia venue

F1 Arcade, the world’s first F1 experiential hospitality brand, has announced that its third United States venue will open in Philadelphia on May 29, bringing a one-of-its-kind social destination and impressive food and beverage program to the heart of Center City at 1330 Chestnut Street.

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Tsunoda feels Racing Bulls ‘deserved points’ in Australia as team admit late-race strategy call ‘cost us very dearly’

Yuki Tsunoda felt Racing Bulls deserved to score a hatful of points on Sunday in Melbourne, with the Japanese driver running in sixth position for the majority of the race. But a “not ideal” strategy call let them down when the late rain fell, meaning they left Australia empty-handed after watching some of their biggest rivals score valuable points.

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Epic road trips, rapping with Tsunoda and strange glasses – Getting to know the real Isack Hadjar

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Formula 1 has welcomed several rookie drivers for the 2025 season, including new Racing Bulls recruit Isack Hadjar. But how did he fare when tackling ourGetting to Knowquickfire questions? From his dream dinner party guest list to his favourite television show, and bizarre fan gifts to the best advice he has ever received, the Frenchman shares all in the video player above and transcript below…

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‘Lesson learned’ – Doohan ready to bounce back after Australian GP crash as Gasly confident Alpine will be ‘in the mix’

Jack Doohan is feeling ready to bounce back at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix following his crash out of his first home race in Australia, while Alpine team mate Pierre Gasly has also voiced his confidence about the team’s prospects after just missing out on points.

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