Hamilton, Leclerc & Gasly disqualified from China GP, Tsunoda could replace Lawson for Japanese GP, and other big updates

Hamilton, Leclerc & Gasly disqualified from China GP

Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly, have been disqualified after their cars were found to be 1 kg under the minimum weight limit of 800 kg in post-race checks. Lewis Hamilton’s car failed a check for the thickness of its rearmost skid, which measured below the required 9 mm. FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer reported these issues to the stewards, and Ferrari and Alpine representatives have been called to meet with them.

Click here to read the full article by Keith Collantine (racefans.net)

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Tsunoda could replace Lawson for Japanese GP

Red Bull is considering replacing Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Suzuka Grand Prix due to Lawson's poor performances. Lawson has struggled, qualifying poorly and finishing outside the points in both Australia and China, while Tsunoda has shown strong form this season, including a solid sprint result in China. Lawson admitted he’s struggling with the car, but Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, acknowledged that Lawson’s lack of progress has raised concerns. Tsunoda has expressed his readiness to step into the Red Bull seat, and a final decision is expected after the Shanghai race.

Click here to read the full article by Oleg Karpov & Jose Carlos de Celis (motorsport.com)

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Piastri wins Chinese GP after Norris' brake scare

Oscar Piastri secured his first Formula 1 win in the Chinese Grand Prix, dominating the race ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who struggled with a brake issue towards the end. Despite Norris' brake troubles, he held off George Russell to finish second, with Russell claiming third after an early pit strategy move. Max Verstappen had a slow start but fought back to finish fourth, passing Charles Leclerc late in the race, while Ferrari’s Leclerc ended up fifth after damage to his car. In the midfield, Haas executed a perfect strategy to earn a double-points finish, while Alpine, still point-less, saw Esteban Ocon finish seventh and Ollie Bearman take tenth.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Cozens (the-race.com)

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Haas boys Aussie GP weekend adventure

Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman love to have fun off the track, and the Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne was no exception. They met Toyota AFL and AFL Women's players, greeted fans at the Melbourne Walk, Ollie tried his hand at lawn bowls, and much more. Take a look!

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How delayed F1 cars arrived for Chinese GP

The eight missing F1 cars finally arrived in China ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. The shipping delay after the Melbourne GP was resolved, and Red Bull, McLaren, Aston Martin, and Mercedes had their cars safely in the garage for the Shanghai race. F1 logistics is a sophisticated business, and these things occasionally happen.