Technical Issues
Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Chinese GP practice session
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George Russell topped the only practice session of the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix with a time of 1m32.741s, ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. The Silver Arrows duo outpaced rivals by over half a second, with McLaren's Lando Norris third. Several drivers faced issues, including technical problems for Arvid Lindblad and Carlos Sainz.
Red Bull Racing has apologized to Max Verstappen for not resolving a steering issue on the RB22 car sooner. The team identified and fixed the problem after the Miami Grand Prix, where Verstappen finished fifth following an opening-lap spin. Technical director Pierre Wache explained the complexity in pinpointing and addressing the root cause.
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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.