F1 News Today: Verstappen suffers MAJOR China defeat as F1 star LOSES pole after FIA intervention

One particular Formula 1 team have their sights set on a shock world championship bid from the 2026 season onwards, in a blow to Red Bull's future chances.

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F1 Sprint Qualifying Results: Chinese Grand Prix 2024 times as Verstappen stunned in rainy CHAOS

A wet end to qualifying left the grid for Saturday's Chinese Grand Prix sprint race hopelessly jumbled, with drivers tiptoeing around the Shanghai International Circuit on intermediate tyres to set the order of the top ten.

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FIA stewards ROB Hamilton pole after bizarre U-turn

Lewis Hamilton had pole position snatched away from him after every driver had already crossed the line during sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Hamilton makes STUNNING claim on F1 future amid Ferrari contract uncertainty

Lewis Hamilton has made a defiant statement about his future in Formula 1, with question marks around the length of his Ferrari contract still hanging in the air.

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Alonso hints at F1 retirement date after historic contract

A Formula 1 legend has suggested that his current contract in the sport may be his last, hinting at a 2026 retirement.

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Marko suggests 'exciting' move to REPLACE Ricciardo

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has failed to rule out the possibility of replacing Daniel Ricciardo mid-season at Visa Cash App RB.

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