Aston Martin has lodged a protest with the stewards of the Chinese Grand Prix over Carlos Sainz's continued participation in qualifying following his accident in Q2.

McLaren driver Lando Norris believes championship leaders Red Bull are locked on for a comfortable one-two victory at the Chinese Grand Prix and doubts he will be able to put up a fight for third place against the Ferraris starting behind him.

Lewis Hamilton admitted his own mistake was to blame for his disappointing performance in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will make his IndyCar debut on the streets of Long Beach with Arrow McLaren as the 20-year-old Frenchman becomes the latest replacement for injured driver David Malukas.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said his team is in no rush to confirm its driver line-up for 2025, despite Sergio Perez hinting at an imminent contract renewal on Thursday.

The track surface at the Shanghai International Circuit is an early talking point, while Zhou Guanyu races on home soil for the first time at the top level.