The change in schedule will affect development plans of teams already wrestling with sweeping regulation changes and new car designs. - Mercedes dominate -Mercedes took a second consecutive one-two in China, with Antonelli leading home Russell. After front-row lockouts in qualifying for both races this season, it has observers predicting confidently that a Mercedes driver will be crowned world champion in 2026. - McLaren, Red Bull in mire -Constructors world champions McLaren were hurting badly after neither of their drivers even made the formation lap in Shanghai. After two weekends McLaren are already a massive 80 points behind Mercedes in the constructors' championship and Red Bull are a further six points back.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 16, 2026 03:15 UTC