Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix

The Chinese Grand Prix did not disappoint after last week's Australian race. On Sunday 15 March at 7am the race weekend took place at Shanghai International Circuit with 56 laps to be completed.

But did that mean these new cars made it to the chequered flag? Five teams said no. 

Another win for the Mercedes team with a double podium, and not just that Antonelli brought all the smiles to everyone's faces as we celebrated his breakthrough. Maybe a few tears too. From overtaking Hamilton, Antonelli became the second youngest driver ever at just nineteen years old, entering the record books. Alongside him, what we have been calling ‘our lead driver’ Russell came second. The team is looking very dominant so far. Fans and sports viewers could potentially see the youngest world champion, if things progress on from this major milestone. 

There was even more to be celebrated with Hamilton winning his first podium with Ferrari, after a tough long year, he is moving into the ranks happily. This didn't mean there weren't Ferrari battles between Hamilton and Leclerc throughout the race, swapping and starting. We are still wondering who is the lead driver?

Bearman impressed us with a result being fifth on the grid. The drivers may be getting younger and younger but it only has brought more impressed fans. 

With wins there are losers. It has not been an easy few weeks for McLaren and even more so at the Chinese Grand Prix. From one loss last week to two, the team is struggling to even enter the race. With mechanical and electrical issues both drivers were not able to start the race. 

An unusual feeling for Red Bull, Verstappen broke down whilst being sixth on the grid with only ten laps to go. To blame for this could be bad tyre management early on, spectators have said. 

Safety cars were raring to go as Stroll caused a reshuffle on the grid which for some was only an advantage. 

Ocon created some aggression on the grid making contact with Colapinto, creating spins on track. Despite this they both carried on. 

For some Formula One news, they have cancelled two races, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, April 29 and Bahrain Grand Prix, April 12. 

The next race is on Sunday 29 March, 6am at Suzuka International Racing Course, for the Japanese Grand Prix with 53 laps to go.