Gary Meenaghan

Mercedes' German driver beats McLaren duo Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton in Shanghai.

Shanghai springs a surprise as Nico Rosberg's Mercedes takes the pole, his career first. Teammate Michael Schumacher will start next to him.

Pedro de la Rosa's move from reserve role at McLaren to Hispania Racing Team was seen as a patriotic decision on his part.

Hispania new signee Ma Qing Hua talks about taking part in the young driver development programme and how his busy weekend in Shanghai is going.

Frenchman takes another step along F1 path by running a Force India car during practice for the Chinese Grand Prix, writes Gary Meenaghan from Shanghai.

German fastest for Mercedes as wet weather limits laps during practice.

Red Bull principal Christian Horner and other teams glad to receive clarity over situation with the Gulf nation's event

Chinese Formula One Grand Prix remains overshadowed by events surrounding next week's scheduled stage in Bahrain.

Bernie Ecclestone has insisted that the topic of whether the race will go ahead next weekend is not on the agenda when he meets with the 12 teams.

Lewis Hamiton is positive his McLaren-Mercedes has a chance in China, but Malaysia winner Fernando Alonso says unless it rains he has no hope in his Ferrari.

The chief executive of the Bahrain International Circuit reports the paddock is already a hive of activity ahead of the much-debated race on April 22.

The French international has been luminous for his Shanghai team, who lack the pieces around him to really allow him to shine.

Internet mogul Zhu Jun has even threatened fans he would move the club after being jeered during a match.

With two weeks to go until the race, there are still doubts over whether the event in Sakhir will take place.

The roles of the men running the teams vary, from owner to the go-to man, but the desire to win is still the same.