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Race winner Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. Photo: AP

Formula One (F1)

Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix to become second-youngest Formula 1 victor

Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes second, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who claims his first podium for Ferrari.

15 Mar 2026 - 5:57PM

Formula One (F1)

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Middle East

15 Mar 2026 - 12:12PM

Formula One (F1)

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli youngest to take F1 pole position

14 Mar 2026 - 10:30PM

Formula One (F1)

F1: Mercedes’ George Russell wins ‘pretty fun’ sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished second and third, while an angry Max Verstappen of Red Bull ended up in ninth.

14 Mar 2026 - 3:01PM

Mercedes’ George Russell (left) and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton exchanged the lead several times in the opening laps of the Chinese Grand prix sprint race on Saturday. 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 Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton returns to scene of first and only Ferrari win

Seven-time world champion, who won the sprint in Shanghai last year, sounds optimistic after making a decent start last week in Melbourne.

12 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

Formula One (F1)

Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai sprint race presents ‘huge challenge’ in F1’s new era

Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.

11 Mar 2026 - 10:59PM

The Shanghai International Circuit has one long straight and several tight bends. Photo: Xinhua

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

Formula One (F1)

Mercedes’ Russell, Antonelli top in Australian GP qualifying, Verstappen crashes

Briton Russell lives up to pre-race ‘favourite’ tag while Dutch four-time world champion ⁠crashes out in first qualifying session.

7 Mar 2026 - 4:24PM

Formula One (F1)

New rules, same old suspects as Formula 1 season set to be among most intriguing

While McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain favourites, the pre-season talk is about engine overhauls and rule loopholes.

5 Mar 2026 - 1:16AM

A crew member walks past images of drivers as teams prepare for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

3 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM

The expanding conflict in the Middle East could have implications for the World Cup, as well as matches next month in the region. Photo: AP

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

Oscar Piastri

McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

1 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

28 Nov 2025 - 9:00PM

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (right) won the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren (left) to put more pressure on the championship leader, who was later disqualified. Photo: AFP

Hermès

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

23 Oct 2025 - 12:04PM

English-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner has made history by being named Hermès’ new creative director of menswear. Photo: Malick Bodian

Formula One (F1)

US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

20 Oct 2025 - 6:16AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Tommy Hilfiger built an affordable luxury empire

The American designer discusses his brand’s global success, its ‘classic with a twist’ aesthetic, and a lifelong passion for motorsports.

17 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM

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

Mercedes’ George Russell climbs out of his car after winning the Singapore Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

Formula One (F1)

F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton says ‘I’m useless’ after Hungarian GP qualifying flop

Seven-time world champion is 12th as teammate Charles Leclerc surges to pole position.

3 Aug 2025 - 1:46PM

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

Celebrity style

Meet Brad Pitt’s new stylist Taylor McNeill, who’s worked with Timothée Chalamet

After graduating from Parsons, McNeill worked with major magazines and designers like Karl Templer; now she’s a stylist to the stars, creating viral fashion moments with A-listers like Kendrick Lamar.

23 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM

Brad Pitt has been working with stylist Taylor McNeill for the F1 movie press tour – but are the actor’s latest looks chic or more “flashy, a little trashy”? Photos: @taylor__mcneill/Instagram; XNY/Star Max/GC Images

English Premier League

5 bad teams more likely to taste success by 2028 than Manchester United

Red Devils CEO Omar Berrada claims the club’s men and women could both win their respective leagues in 2028 – no, seriously.

18 Jun 2025 - 12:30PM

A disappointed Bruno Fernandes walks past the Europa League trophy after Manchester United’s defeat to Tottenham in the final. Photo: AP

American cinema

Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama

Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, Joseph Kosinski’s F1 dazzles visually but is riddled with corny sporting movie tropes.

18 Jun 2025 - 12:15AMvideocam

Fashion

The old-school trends making a comeback – and a few to leave well alone

Fashion is cyclical, but not every trend needs reviving – Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look in Louis Vuitton last month, but let’s leave ‘wife beater’ tanks where they belong in the 90s.

25 Aug 2025 - 3:37PM

Hong Kong society

American Idol creator Simon Fuller launches search for Hong Kong’s next pop star

Collaboration with Jockey Club will see winner join ‘multicultural pop group’ Now United and take to the stage at the races.

12 May 2025 - 9:49PM

American Idol creator Simon Fuller (left) and Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, chief executive of the Jockey Club, announce a citywide talent search to find Hong Kong’s next pop star. Photo: May Tse

Celebrity style

Suave yet edgy, the new lapel pin is a must-have for today’s stylish man

The once-overlooked accessory is making a comeback, from classic designs to avant-garde interpretations, and offering stylish and unique looks for the modern gent.

7 Apr 2025 - 6:00AM

Actor Timothée Chalamet, sporting a variety of lapel pins, arrives for the premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Who is F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Scottish model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson?

Donaldson frequently sits front row at fashion weeks and makes stylish appearances in the F1 paddock to support Sainz; alongside modelling, she started an activewear brand during the pandemic.

6 Apr 2025 - 5:00AM

Max Verstappen

Norris tops times in Japanese GP practice run, with Tsunoda 6th on Red Bull debut

A switch in tyres sees McLaren’s championship leader set the fastest time, while the Japanese driver settles quickly into his new car.

4 Apr 2025 - 12:48PM

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Lewis Hamilton

Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix to become second-youngest Formula 1 victor

Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes second, followed by Lewis Hamilton, who claims his first podium for Ferrari.

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia due to conflict in Middle East

Chinese Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli youngest to take F1 pole position

F1: Mercedes’ George Russell wins ‘pretty fun’ sprint race at Chinese Grand Prix

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished second and third, while an angry Max Verstappen of Red Bull ended up in ninth.

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.

F1 Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton returns to scene of first and only Ferrari win

Seven-time world champion, who won the sprint in Shanghai last year, sounds optimistic after making a decent start last week in Melbourne.

Chinese Grand Prix: Shanghai sprint race presents ‘huge challenge’ in F1’s new era

Short race will need a different approach under new system, but the teams will have only one practice session to hone set-ups, strategies.

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.

Mercedes’ Russell, Antonelli top in Australian GP qualifying, Verstappen crashes

Briton Russell lives up to pre-race ‘favourite’ tag while Dutch four-time world champion ⁠crashes out in first qualifying session.

New rules, same old suspects as Formula 1 season set to be among most intriguing

While McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari remain favourites, the pre-season talk is about engine overhauls and rule loopholes.

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

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.

McLaren boss assures Piastri he can still win F1 title despite Qatar debacle

After team’s error costs Australian the race, leaving him third overall, Andrea Stella cites examples of past champions who won from third.

Verstappen says F1 championship would ‘easily’ be over if he had Norris’ car

Red Bull’s four-time world champion also says the McLaren driver will be feeling the pressure of trying to close out his maiden title.

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

US Grand Prix: Verstappen cruises to victory, cuts chunk out of F1 lead

Red Bull’s four-time world champion led from pole position to chequered flag to finish 7.959 seconds clear of title-chasing Lando Norris.

Style Edit: How Tommy Hilfiger built an affordable luxury empire

The American designer discusses his brand’s global success, its ‘classic with a twist’ aesthetic, and a lifelong passion for motorsports.

F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.

F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton says ‘I’m useless’ after Hungarian GP qualifying flop

Seven-time world champion is 12th as teammate Charles Leclerc surges to pole position.

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.

Meet Brad Pitt’s new stylist Taylor McNeill, who’s worked with Timothée Chalamet

After graduating from Parsons, McNeill worked with major magazines and designers like Karl Templer; now she’s a stylist to the stars, creating viral fashion moments with A-listers like Kendrick Lamar.

5 bad teams more likely to taste success by 2028 than Manchester United

Red Devils CEO Omar Berrada claims the club’s men and women could both win their respective leagues in 2028 – no, seriously.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama

Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, Joseph Kosinski’s F1 dazzles visually but is riddled with corny sporting movie tropes.

The old-school trends making a comeback – and a few to leave well alone

Fashion is cyclical, but not every trend needs reviving – Blackpink’s Lisa rocked the tights-as-pants look in Louis Vuitton last month, but let’s leave ‘wife beater’ tanks where they belong in the 90s.

American Idol creator Simon Fuller launches search for Hong Kong’s next pop star

Collaboration with Jockey Club will see winner join ‘multicultural pop group’ Now United and take to the stage at the races.

Suave yet edgy, the new lapel pin is a must-have for today’s stylish man

The once-overlooked accessory is making a comeback, from classic designs to avant-garde interpretations, and offering stylish and unique looks for the modern gent.

Who is F1 driver Carlos Sainz’s Scottish model girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson?

Donaldson frequently sits front row at fashion weeks and makes stylish appearances in the F1 paddock to support Sainz; alongside modelling, she started an activewear brand during the pandemic.

Norris tops times in Japanese GP practice run, with Tsunoda 6th on Red Bull debut

A switch in tyres sees McLaren’s championship leader set the fastest time, while the Japanese driver settles quickly into his new car.

Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama