All eyes are on the Chinese GP as the second race of 2026 season is about to begin, with Kimi Antonelli lining up on pole for the first time in his F1 career. Follow all the action on and off the track as our editor-in-chief Tim Kraaij brings you live updates straight from the paddock.

Kimi Antonelli has maintained his lead right from the start and now he has his Mercedes teammate George Russell behind him with Ferrari duo fighting for the third spot.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The 2026 Formula 1 season is around the corner, with every team preparing to make a statement in Australia, where a new campaign with new regulations and rules will start. After McLaren’s dominant win in 2025,

After reportedly tying the knot, the star couple was seen in the legendary Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa on the streets of Monte Carlo.