Peter Johnson

The second stop on F1’s 2026 world tour is the Shanghai International Circuit, which also hosts the first sprint race of the season.

The opening race of the season in Melbourne proved to be the traditional war of attrition, but who fared best on Formula One’s return?

Just 91 days on from the chequered flag falling in Abu Dhabi, the lights go out for the start of the 77th Formula One World Championship.

Having dominated the first three years of the previous regulation cycle, for the first time since 2021, Red Bull enters a season without a title to defend. With a brand new power unit, will the team be able to power its way back to the top?