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Ferrari debuts rotating rear wing at Chinese Grand Prix
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Ferrari will introduce its innovative rotating rear wing during the first practice session at the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. The device, tested earlier in Bahrain pre-season, flips completely upside down to reduce drag on straights. Lewis Hamilton praised the team's efforts in accelerating its development for the weekend.
Mario Andretti has given a positive assessment of the new Cadillac Formula 1 team's early season performance ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Despite a challenging debut in Australia, the team showed improvement in China. Andretti highlighted the team's professional execution and ongoing progress.
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Pierre Gasly believes Alpine Formula 1 has the potential to challenge McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull in 2026 after a strong Chinese Grand Prix. The French driver finished sixth in Shanghai, outqualifying Red Bulls and nearly securing fifth before a safety car intervention. This result marks the team's best since fifth in the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari faced a power unit management problem during sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, which cost him potential grid position. The issue arose from energy depletion on the track's long back straight in his final SQ3 lap. This incident underscores the complexities of current Formula 1 power units and hybrid strategies.
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Cadillac's Formula 1 team encountered significant challenges at the Chinese Grand Prix, including aerodynamic deficiencies and a persistent fuel pump problem that sidelined Sergio Perez during sprint qualifying. Valtteri Bottas highlighted the car's lack of rear downforce as a key limitation, while the team works to address ongoing technical hurdles. These issues underscore the new outfit's integration difficulties in the 2026 season.
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has described the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race as "optimistic" as teams adjust to the sport's new 2026 regulations. The event, scheduled as the second round of the season, will provide only one practice session for preparation. Haas team chief Ayao Komatsu agreed, labeling it a "huge challenge" for all teams.