Formula-1

Norris showed the first time in the rain sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, Verstappen was 4th

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2 years ago

April 19, 2024

Gary

Norris showed the first time in the rain sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, Verstappen was 4th

Lando Norris / Photo: © Kym Illman / Contributor / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

McLaren driver Lando Norris showed the first time in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race. In his best attempt, the 24-year-old Briton completed the lap in 1 minute 57.940 seconds.

The final segment of the qualifying session took place in rainy conditions. At first, the judges removed Norris’s result from the protocol due to going beyond the track limits, but then reconsidered their decision. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) took second place, while Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) completed the top 3.

At the beginning of qualifying, the grass on the track caught fire for the second time during the race weekend. The first incident occurred in the morning free practice session at Turn 7, and the second at the end of the first qualifying segment at Turn 5. Because of this, the organizers postponed the start of the next segment.

China is hosting a Formula 1 event for the first time since 2019. The weekend continues on Saturday with a sprint race, which starts at 6:00 Moscow time.

“Formula 1”. 5th stage. Chinese Grand Prix

Sprint qualification. Top 10

1. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – 1.57,940

2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +1.261

3. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Aston Martin) – +1.975

4. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +2,088

5. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – +2,274

6. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – +2.435

7. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – +2.626

8. Oscar Piastri (Australia, McLaren) – +3,050

9. Valtteri Bottas (Finland, “Kick Sauber”) – +3.104

10. Guanyu Zhou (China, “Kick Sauber”) – +5,597

Source: Sportbox

Gary

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Formula-1

Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

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24 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Michael Schumacher. Japanese Grand Prix 2000. First title with Ferrari / Photo: © Clive Mason / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

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4 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

Formula 1 track in Las Vegas / Photo: © Alex Bierens de Haan / Stringer / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin teams have filed a joint lawsuit with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) over the advantage that Mercedes and Red Bull may have in the 2026 season under the new technical regulations, The Race reports.

In 2026, Formula 1 will switch to new technical regulations, which provide for a reduction in the fuel compression ratio in power plants from 18:1 to 16:1. This indicator will be monitored off the track.

According to the source, Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to pass the tests while maintaining the actual race compression ratio at 18:1. This could give teams an advantage of 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap.

— The regulations clearly define the maximum compression ratio and the method for measuring it, based on static conditions at ambient temperature. This procedure remains unchanged despite the reduction in the permissible compression ratio for 2026, the FIA said in a statement.

The FIA does not intend to change the regulations at least until the tests are carried out. Teams are allowed to update their power unit designs every six races of the season.

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Formula-1

Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

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2 weeks ago

December 13, 2025

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Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

Lando Norris / Photo: © Handout / Handout / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru

The British driver of the McLaren team, Lando Norris, received the Formula 1 championship cup for winning the individual competition of the 2025 season, the series press service reports.

The FIA Awards ceremony took place in Tashkent.

The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the FIA General Assembly, which held elections for the organization’s president on Friday. President Mohammed bin Sulayem was re-elected to a second four-year term. Ben Sulayem took part in the awards ceremony for Norris and other FIA Awards winners.

On Sunday, 26-year-old Norris finished third in the final race of the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and won the championship title for the first time in his career, ending the four-year hegemony of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. In the team competition (Constructors’ Championship), McLaren won.

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