The grip level between the two tyres through certain corners is quite noticeable and - as we saw during winter testing - the lifespan of the soft tyre could be a talking point. read more »

Definitely a day of mixed emotions. We have to apologise to Max as he has missed some very valuable running this afternoon after such a positive start this morning. read more »

Reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel has described a challenging first day to his Chinese Grand Prix weekend, with the German feeling uncomfortable about the gap to... read more »

The race pace from both F138s is interesting, but once again there is the unknown factor of tyre performance: the Softs seem to degrade quite quickly, while the Mediums offer... read more »

We'd expect the soft tyre to last between 11 to 12 laps in the race and the medium tyre for about 18 laps. This would suggest a maximum of three pit stops but it's... read more »

After Friday practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, Jenson Button says McLaren has not made the step forward it had hoped for this weekend read more »

Sebastian Vettel admitted after the opening day of practice for the Chinese Grand Prix that tenth place on the timesheets was not the position he had hoped for. read more »

After last year's Chinese Grand Prix proved one of the lower points of the year for them, Toro Rosso's Jean Eric-Verge and Daniel Ricciardo were much more upbeat in... read more »

Ma Qing Hua returned to F1 action in Shanghai, but is he the key to staving off concerns over the country's interest in F1?     read more »

Pirelli has rejected claims the soft tyre wasn't the right choice for the Chinese Grand Prix following complaints during second practice. Lewis Hamilton complained over... read more »

Felipe Massa said the difference in tyre compounds was "like driving two completely different cars" during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix read more »

Sergio Perez admits his two Chinese Grand Prix practice crashes, coupled with the inconsistency of McLaren's MP4-28, have upset his confidence in the car read more »

Chinese GP practice quotes: Williams read more »

We evaluated some aerodynamic parts, including a modified rear wing and some other small parts, and they seem to be working as we hoped they would. read more »

Fernando Alonso says Friday practice for the Chinese Grand Prix has shown that the race strategy will be crucial read more »

Jenson Button says he was expecting slightly more from McLaren's car upgrades for the Chinese Grand Prix, with the Briton stating that the impact of the developments do... read more »

It wasn't the reassuring first say in Shanghai that Sergio Perez was looking for in his first Chinese GP with his new team McLaren.     read more »

Ma Qing Hua, Giedo Van der Garde and Charles Pic look back at today's practice sessions. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says the issues with the soft tyre in practice for the Chinese Grand Prix are nothing new and won't change the approach to Sunday's race read more »

Nico Rosberg spoke in a cautious manner after the opening two practice sessions for the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, admitting that despite showing impressive raw pace, his... read more »

"I don't think we'll be fighting at the front this weekend," admits Jenson Button, "but we'll definitely be fighting someone." read more »

We can see where the challenges are for this weekend and tyre life is certainly going to require some attention. read more »

Lewis Hamilton thinks Mercedes is "there or thereabouts" in the fight for victory following Friday practice for the Chinese Grand Prix read more »

Force India driver Adrian Sutil believes his team is in a strong position as the Chinese Grand Prix weekend progresses, with the German having featured inside the top ten... read more »

It has been an incredibly busy day of practice and both car crews worked well to get through such a full job list. read more »