Antonelli eyeing a maiden win and the threat from Ferrari – What To Watch For in the Chinese Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.
From a record-setting driver on pole position to the fast-starting Ferraris, and from teams making progress to a big challenge for one tyre in particular, here are five things to keep an eye on when the lights go out for the second time this weekend in Shanghai.
1. Antonelli seeking his first victory
Saturday afternoon saw Kimi Antonelli become the youngest driver in Formula 1 history to take pole position for a Grand Prix, setting the record at the age of 19 years and 201 days.
Next Up
Related Articles
Rueful Wolff gives his take on Mercedes' Hungarian weekend
Inside Liam Lawson's life away from the track
Norris, Piastri and Fornaroli in action for McLaren at Portimao
8 moments you might have missed from the Hungarian GP
The incredible statistics behind the 2026 F1 season to date
Listen to F1 Nation's Hungarian GP review