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Will Ferrari be fastest on 'quirky' Shanghai circuit? 2026 Chinese GP Preview

Will Ferrari be fastest on 'quirky' Shanghai circuit? 2026 Chinese GP Preview

F1 Nation

March 12, 202620m 26s

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Show Notes

'Mercedes will have less of an advantage... I think there's some magic in the air for Ferrari'. Tom Clarkson and Jolyon Palmer chat through the big talking points ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

What makes the Shanghai International Circuit such a challenge, and how will the racing be different to what we saw in Australia? Will we see Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren get closer to the pace-setting Mercedes?

The first F1 Sprint weekend of 2026 means less preparation time for everyone, including last year's Chinese Grand Prix winner, Oscar Piastri. Will he 'pay the price' for not racing in Melbourne?

Can Aston Martin unlock more performance, and will Mercedes-powered Williams and Alpine show more speed in Shanghai?

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