Audi opposes F1’s V10 revival, Winners and losers of Chinese GP, and other big updates

Audi opposes F1’s V10 revival

Audi is against the idea of bringing back V10 engines in Formula 1 and wants to keep the turbo hybrid rules for 2026. The company believes hybrid technology is important for its F1 entry and fits with its road car plans. While teams like Ferrari and Mercedes are open to the V10 idea, Audi is sticking to the hybrid plan. The FIA wants everyone to agree, but Audi's strong position is causing division as the 2026 rules get closer.

Click here to read the full article by Phillip van Osten (f1i.com)

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Winners and losers of Chinese GP

Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix, securing his first victory after a strong performance throughout the weekend, as he started from pole position and took second place in the sprint race. Lando Norris finished second, which saw McLaren earn its 50th one-two finish, while George Russell completed the podium in third for Mercedes. Ferrari had a disastrous race with a historic double disqualification for Leclerc and Gasly, and their overall pace remained poor throughout the weekend. Haas made a remarkable turnaround, with Esteban Ocon finishing fifth and Oliver Bearman finished eighth, while Racing Bulls faced a poor strategy, which left them without points.

Click here to read the full article by Nick Golding (racingnews365.com)

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Hamilton losses legendary record following disqualification

Lewis Hamilton was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix for a technical violation, losing a key all-time F1 record due to his Ferrari’s rear skid block being below the required thickness. This disqualification not only wiped out his sixth-place finish but also stripped him of crucial points, pushing him further behind in the championship table. In a related blow, Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc was also disqualified for a separate car weight violation. The incident has raised questions about Ferrari's technical decisions and the broader implications on Hamilton's legacy, as both he and the team now face the challenge of bouncing back.

Click here to read the full article by Darius Needham (formulanerds.com)

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Why Ferrari snubbed Australian GP photoshoot

Something spectacular happened at the Australian Grand Prix driver portrait shoot. Every driver showed up for a few minutes except two: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Ferrari outright declined photos. What led to their decision, and what really happened behind the scenes at the 2025 Melbourne Grand Prix media day?

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Gen Z vs. Millennial

There's a 17-year age gap between the Kick Sauber teammates—Nico Hülkenberg, one of the most experienced drivers in Formula 1, and 20-year-old Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto. It's Gen Z vs. Millennials, and what better way to test their generational differences than with a slang quiz? Does Nico know what it means to 'slay,' or does Gabby know what it means to 'ghost'?