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China motorcycle brand ZXMOTO enjoys surge in popularity after historic win
The on-track success translated into immediate commercial gains and generated online buzz for the company and its founder, Zhang Xue.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
Formula One (F1)
Gulf’s decades-long strategy of sporting investment rocked by war
22 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
China consumption
How record F1 crowds are accelerating Shanghai’s bid to be a global sports hub
16 Mar 2026 - 5:16PM
Formula One (F1)
Formula 1 races in Bahrain, Saudi ‘cancelled or postponed’, sources say
Announcement expected by Monday at the latest, with conflict in Middle East showing no signs of stopping.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:19AM
McLaren’s Lando Norris does a turn around the track during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)
F1: George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
Briton secures first sprint pole of career as teammate Kimi Antonelli completes front-row lockout for Mercedes; Lando Norris happy with third.
13 Mar 2026 - 7:05PM
Formula One (F1)
F1: Russell says ‘it’s been a long time’ as Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix
Briton Russell finishes almost three seconds ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc more than 15 seconds adrift.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:05PM
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Formula One (F1)
Aston Martin F1 car dangerous to drivers’ health, may not finish season-opener
Vibrations caused by Honda power unit could damage hands of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll over course of race.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey believes his F1 car has huge potential, despite the early problems. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)
Cadillac have no illusions of F1 task ahead, but they’re ‘up for the challenge’
Team principal Graeme Lowdon says objective is not just to establish a team, but to be competitive quickly and to ‘go forward’.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
Formula One (F1)
No better candidate than ‘very, very fast’ Zhou to boost team, Cadillac boss says
Team principal Graeme Lowdon says he would have no hesitation in putting Chinese driver behind wheel in grand prix if need arose.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Formula One (F1)
Zhou Guanyu ‘delighted’ to be joining F1 newcomers Cadillac as reserve driver
Chinese 26-year-old calls American outfit one of the ‘most exciting new projects that the sport has ever seen’.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Formula One (F1)
China’s Zhou Guanyu tipped to join Cadillac after being released by Ferrari
The 26-year-old is the only Chinese driver to race full-time in F1, making 68 career starts during his three years at Sauber.
3 Jan 2026 - 5:18PM
Zhou Guanyu served as a backup for Ferrari last season following a three-year spell at Sauber. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)
The race to find first woman champion of Formula One moves up a gear
Barriers for women include limited access to motorsports, cultural and structural biases, sponsorship gaps and lack of role models.
31 Dec 2025 - 8:51AM
Formula One (F1)
F1 title race blown open after Verstappen win, Norris, Piastri disqualification
McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left.
23 Nov 2025 - 8:21PM
Macau Grand Prix
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When a French racer died during the Macau Grand Prix in 2005 – SCMP archive
In 2005, French motorcyclist Bruno Bonhuil was killed during a warm-up session for the Macau Grand Prix.
19 Nov 2025 - 11:15AM
2025 National Games
Powerhouse provinces: a rundown on the teams that dominate at National Games
Three teams have topped the medal table 11 times across the 14 editions of the event over 66 years, but one is no longer taking part.
9 Nov 2025 - 10:00AM
The opening ceremony of the 11th Chinese National Games in Jinan, Shandong province, in 2019. Hosts Shandong finished top of the table. Photo: Xinhua
Formula One (F1)
F1: Max Verstappen’s perfect weekend could spark unprecedented title triumph
The Red Bull driver was 104 points behind Oscar Piastri in August, he has cut the gap to 40 after winning three of the past four races.
20 Oct 2025 - 1:52PM
Formula One (F1)
F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title
George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.
5 Oct 2025 - 10:10PM
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Formula One (F1)
F1 declares Singapore Grand Prix first ‘heat hazard’ as temperatures soar
Regulations state drivers should be able to wear cooling vests, with some expected to shed 3kg in weight during the night race.
3 Oct 2025 - 10:47AM
This weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix has been the first F1 race to be declared a heat hazard. Photo: AP
Formula One (F1)
Singapore to host F1 sprint race for first time, officials release 2026 schedule
Six races in the shortened format to be held next year, with return to Silverstone and three new locations revealed.
16 Sep 2025 - 10:00PM
Solar energy
Spaceship on wheels: Hong Kong car’s 3,000km solar-powered race across Australia
Car named Sophie 8X, representing the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, will be vying for the chequered flag.
8 Sep 2025 - 3:15PM
Formula One (F1)
F1: Cadillac opt for Perez, Bottas, leave China’s Zhou Guanyu still seeking seat
Newest team on the Formula 1 grid has gone for experience of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for debut season in 2026.
26 Aug 2025 - 9:07PM
Formula E
Formula E boss Agag eyes F1-style growth in China, says US has left EV door open
Formula E founder Alejandro Agag believes China could host four rounds of motorsport series featuring electric vehicles.
23 Aug 2025 - 11:37AM
Formula E cars drive by Beijing’s National Stadium during a Formula E Championship race. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)
F1 boss hints at Chinese team entry, deals potential blow to Hong Kong race hopes
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen to see more teams competing rather than extending calendar.
8 Jul 2025 - 5:30PM
Formula One (F1)
Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP
Victory at Silverstone for George Russell could open door for Red Bull rival to replace him at Mercedes.
3 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM
Formula One (F1)
Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix
There has been interest in Hong Kong following Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok on to the F1 calendar.
20 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
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