Complete results from the opening practice hour at the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.

Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of second practice for the Australian Grand Prix.

George Russell led Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in Shanghai practice; Lando Norris was third for McLaren after an early collision with Ferraris Lewis Hamilton; watch Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying live on Sky Sports F1 from 7.

Formula 1 heads to China with drivers and teams adjusting to a new racing style that relies on electrical power to overtake.

Max Verstappen has joked that he has turned to 'Mario Kart' for Formula 1 practice because of the contentious new cars.

Ferrari enjoyed a 1-2 in the opening practice session of 2026 in Melbourne, before Oscar Piastri took his McLaren top in the afternoon.

F1 fans quickly spotted an issue with the live world feed and F1TV broadcasts during practice for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. FP1 and FP2 were both eventful in Melbourne, as drivers and teams got their first taste of the new 2026 regulations during a live race weekend.

F1 has expanded to eleven teams for the 2026 season, and new entrants Cadillac are looking for the best possible outcome.