Four-time champion Max Verstappen will be one of the drivers present in the second session of the official FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) press conference during the Chinese GP weekend, the second round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, in Shanghai. The activity takes place on Thursday (12).
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The traditional media day will feature two press conference sessions organized by the FIA with drivers from the grid. In the first group will be two-time world champion Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), as well as Frenchmen Esteban Ocon (Haas) and Pierre Gasly (Alpine). The second session will bring together Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) and Alex Albon (Williams).
In addition to the driver interviews, the FIA will also hold the customary press conference with team representatives. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, between the first free practice and the qualifying session for the Sprint race. On this occasion, Steve Nielsen, Jonathan Wheatley and Laurent Mekies, representatives of Alpine, Audi and Red Bull, respectively, will answer questions from the press.
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During the rest of the weekend, other press sessions are also planned. On Saturday, the top three finishers of the Sprint and qualifying will participate in press conferences, while on Sunday the schedule concludes with the post-race press conference. Drivers who do not participate in the official FIA sessions will speak with journalists separately in the paddock.
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Press conference schedule — Chinese Grand Prix
Thursday, March 13 — Drivers
Group 1
Pierre Gasly — Alpine
Fernando Alonso — Aston Martin
Esteban Ocon — Haas
Group 2
Gabriel Bortoleto — Audi
Max Verstappen — Red Bull
Alex Albon — Williams
Friday, March 14 — Team representatives
Steve Nielsen — Alpine
Jonathan Wheatley — Audi
Laurent Mekies — Red Bull
