Deja vu? Mercedes dominates again following F1's big engine shift
16 March 2026

Deja vu? Mercedes dominates again following F1's big engine shift

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Mercedes dominated with another one-two in Shanghai. McLaren suffered a humiliating double retirement before the race even started. Verstappen fumed as Red Bull's struggle continued on the grid. And in the middle of it all, whispers of a Chinese giant entering the paddock. The Chinese Grand Prix delivered drama from start to finish—and raised one burning question: Is the Silver Reign Beginning Anew? After all, Mercedes' last dominance also began with F1's dramatic power unit changes. Stay on the sidelines with Yang Guang for the stories behind the race.