The 2011 Chinese Grand Prix, held on April 17, 2011, remains a landmark event in Formula 1 history, often cited as the race that validated the sport's controversial shift toward high-degradation tyres and the Drs (Drag Reduction System).

Oscar Piastri believes a developing race trend in Formula 1 could open the door for rivals such as McLaren and Ferrari to challenge Mercedes, despite the team’s strong overall pace in 2026.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc set the pace in Saturday’s final practice session for the British Grand Prix, edging out McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won the fifth round of the Formula 1 World Championship - the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri grabbed pole position during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, getting the better of Mercedes rival George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a thrilling conclusion – with team mate Lando Norris only sixth.