2012 chinese grand prix articles archive

Michael Schumacher put Mercedes on top in the second practice session at Shanghai International Circuit.

Lewis Hamilton set a flying lap at the end of first practice to head the times by a full second.

Cool conditions and a spot of rain are on the cars for the third race of the year in China.

Don’t miss any of the Chinese Grand Prix coverage this weekend – here are times for the live practice, qualifying and race coverage.

Last year’s Chinese Grand Prix was rated the best race of the season by F1 Fanatic readers. Will 2012 see a repeat?

Ferrari technical director Pat Fry says the team are around eight tenths of a second off the pace in normal conditions.

Mercedes hope to get to the bottom of the tyre problems they experienced in the first two races of the season next weekend in China.