WEEKEND WARM-UP: McLaren look for another victory as the rookies seek to bounce back in China

China plays host to the second round of the season, with Shanghai the first Sprint venue of the year. The F1 circus has hot-footed it from Melbourne, ready and raring to race again.

But will McLaren's strong form continue on a different kind of circuit? Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri looked sharp in Melbourne, as their intra-team fight gets set to continue.

But Max Verstappen showed that Red Bull are not going anywhere, the Dutchman back at a track where he won both the Sprint and Grand Prix last season.

The rookies will all welcome an immediate chance to atone for some difficult moments from Melbourne, with Isack Hadjar seeking to at least make it to the start line in China, while Liam Lawson will be chasing points after crashing out last weekend.

Hit go on the video player above to join Jolyon Palmer, Alex Jacques, Alex Brundle and Laura Winter for all of those talking points and much more.

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WEEKEND WARM-UP: McLaren look for another victory as the rookies seek to bounce back in China

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