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Formula 1 could face further race cancellations beyond Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as tensions linked to the Iran crisis continue to escalate.

BMW has ruled out a return to Formula 1 despite a surge in manufacturer interest sparked by the sport's controversial 2026 regulations.

Kalle Rovanpera has put his fledgling single-seater career on hold due to ongoing health issues, in a blow to his long-term ambition of reaching Formula 1.

McLaren's difficult start to the 2026 season is down to a combination of car performance and power unit execution, according to team boss Andrea Stella.

Max Verstappen says his weekend at the Nurburgring was "definitely a ten" out of ten for enjoyment - a stark contrast to his current mood in Formula 1.

Ralf Schumacher has condemned the "shameful" online abuse directed at Esteban Ocon following his collision with Franco Colapinto in China.

Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll issued a statment this morning as well:

This morning the Audi F1 team announced that Team Principal Johnathan Wheatley has left the team with immediate effect.

Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on reports that Aston Martin is set to install Jonathan Wheatley as team principal amid its ongoing Honda-era disaster.

Max Verstappen has headed to the Nordschleife in search of "fun" as his frustration with Formula 1's new era continues to grow.

The departure of former F1 team boss Bruno Famin is the latest sign Renault is accelerating its withdrawal from top-level motorsport amid ongoing talks to sell a stake in Alpine.

Luca di Montezemolo admits he would have preferred to see Italy's new Formula 1 sensation Kimi Antonelli in red rather than silver.

Adrian Newey's absence in Shanghai last weekend intensified speculation about his role at Aston Martin as the team's disastrous Honda-powered era continues.

Jacques Villeneuve has defended Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations - even as criticism from current drivers continues to intensify.

Formula 1 will not rush into rule changes despite growing criticism of the controversial 2026 regulations.

Adrian Newey may soon relinquish his new role as Aston Martin team boss amid the team's horrific start to the 2026 season.

Ferrari may have emerged as the clear second force behind dominant Mercedes in the early weeks of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but the Maranello team is not standing still.

Toto Wolff has urged Formula 1 not to get carried away with his protege Kimi Antonelli after the teenage Mercedes driver stormed to a breakthrough victory from pole in China.

The Hollywood production F1 The Movie has claimed an Academy Award, winning the Oscar for Best Sound at Sunday night's ceremony.

Toto Wolff has firmly rejected speculation that Alpine could effectively become a Mercedes junior team amid ongoing discussions about the sale of a minority stake in the Enstone-based outfit.

Lewis Hamilton says he is back to his best after claiming P3 in China on Sunday, heading home teammate Charles Leclerc in a Ferrari battle that had team principal Fred Vasseur checking his pulse on the pitwall.

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds may prove a quiet relief for some Formula 1 teams - though Aston Martin's Pedro de la Rosa warns the calendar gap will not be the lifeline some might assume.

Max Verstappen has delivered his most scathing attack yet on Formula 1's 2026 regulations, warning they will "eventually ruin the sport" - as McLaren's catastrophic Chinese GP double retirement left the reigning champions' title defence in tatters.

Max Verstappen's gloom after another painful grand prix in 2026 lifted briefly in Shanghai when the conversation turned to Kimi Antonelli's maiden pole and Formula 1 victory - the two drivers sharing a friendship that extends well beyond the pitlane.

China GP - Race Notes