'Tough start' for F1 champion Verstappen in Australia

IMAGE: Max Verstappen was surprised by his Red Bull car's performance as the F1 defending champion took third place in qualifying for the season-opening race. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/Reuters......

Piastri takes first F1 pole in China after sprint second

McLaren's Lando Norris, the championship leader and winner of the season-opener in Australia, abandoned his final lap -- while Piastri improved his time -- and will start third with Red Bull's Max......

F1: Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari in China

IMAGE: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in action during the sprint qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photograph: Go Nakamura/Reuters Lewis Hamilton smashed the Shanghai circuit lap record......

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

IMAGE: Lando Norris celebrates with his team after winning the Australian Open Grand Prix on Sunday, ending defending champion Max Verstappen's long run at the top of the championship standings,......

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

'I still think Max will win. There's no reason why he shouldn't' IMAGE: The 2025 season is expected to be closer than ever, after four teams and seven drivers won races last......