McLaren's Lando Norris topped the time sheet during the only practice session for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, with Alpine's Jack Doohan bringing the session to a halt for several minutes after the rookie driver lost power midway through a lap.

Unfortunately for Lewis Hamilton, the same cannot be said for him, as he travels to Ferrari with questions that need answering after a disappointing Ferrari debut. And the Italian constructor's preparations for the Chinese Grand Prix have been hampered after it was revealed they'll have an absence for Sunday's race.

McLaren’s dominance, Lewis Hamilton’s bid to bounce back after a disappointing debut for Ferrari, and the death of Eddie Jordan have generated headlines as Formula 1 prepares for its first Sprint weekend of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix.

SHANGHAI - Lewis Hamilton celebrated his first Formula One win for Ferrari after leading a Chinese Grand Prix sprint from start to finish in only his second race for the Italian team on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.

Lewis Hamilton won the first sprint race of the 2025 Formula One season, his first victory with Ferrari since joining the team over the winter. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen finished second and third at the Shanghai International Circuit.