The four-time world champion Red Bull driver did not finish the Chinese Grand Prix following an engine failure.

Antonelli delivered a composed drive from pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit.

It leaves F1 with a five-week void between the third round of the new season in Japan on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.

George Russell took second on the grid as Mercedes secured a second straight front-row lockout.

Hamilton had to settle for third as Russell – a winner in Australia six days ago – took the chequered flag 0.6 seconds clear of Charles Leclerlc.

Russell is leading the drivers’ standings for the first time in his career.

It is understood F1 executives have already spoken to the four-time world champion to address his concerns.

Russell traded the lead with Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc five times during a frenetic start.

The 41-year-old is the most decorated driver in F1 history but he will head into Sunday’s curtain-raiser in Australia with a point to prove.

The conflict in the Middle East has caused hundreds of staff to re-route or take chartered flights.

Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace.

Horner said he has unfinished business in the sport in his first public comments he was let go in July.

Norris is celebrating becoming just the 11th driver from Britain to win an F1 title.

The Dutchman took the chequered flag 19.2 seconds clear of runner-up Lando Norris.

Norris trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 34 points in the drivers’ title race.

Norris led the way in the concluding running prior to qualifying.

The Briton made an astonishing admission after qualifying 12th for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champion had been due to start 16th after he was eliminated in Q1.

Norris heads into the sixth round of the new season 10 points behind McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.

Tributes have poured in after his death at the age of 76.

Hamilton posted 30 laps at Ferrari’s Fiorano test circuit.

The deal means the fixture at Spa-Francorchamps – which is among the most recognisable in F1 – will be omitted from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

The Mexican finished a whopping 285 points behind team-mate Max Verstappen as Red Bull surrendered their constructors’ championship title to McLaren.

The pair were involved in a spat at last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix.

Hamilton will complete a demonstration run in the car that carried Senna to the second of his three titles in 1990 in Interlagos on Saturday.

Charles Leclerc led home a Ferrari one-two.

The McLaren driver heads into this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin 52 points adrift of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Verstappen’s language was deemed “coarse” and “rude” by the FIA.

The 31-year-old Dane has had seven seasons with Haas across two spells.

Cork are through to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final

The 24-year-old has emerged as Verstappen’s closest rival.

Norris was trailing Verstappen heading into the final runs at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya before he delivered the goods to take top spot.

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari will lead to a big shake-up on the Formula One grid.

Verstappen suffered a brake failure after just four laps of Sunday’s 58-lap race.

Team principal Christian Horner has faced intense scrutiny following allegations made against him by a female colleague.

Horner categorically denies the accusation made by a female colleague

Hamilton was speaking at the federation’s prize-giving gala in Baku.