Coverage of the 2026 Chinese GP begins early this morning at the Shanghai International Circuit, but one absence has already drawn attention even before the Formula 1 track activities. Journalist Mariana Becker will not participate in the coverage of the round in the Brazilian broadcasts.
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The information was gathered by F1MANIA.NET this Thursday. Mariana Becker, who has become one of the main references for Formula 1 coverage in Brazil over the last decades, will be out of the team following the weekend of the second round of the season.
The journalist is a constant presence in the category’s broadcasts aimed at the Brazilian public and usually participates in the coverage of the races shown on Globo’s platforms. Her absence in this round draws attention precisely because of her strong connection with Formula 1 coverage in recent years.
Mariana built a solid career following the category directly from paddocks around the world. Throughout this period, she conducted interviews with drivers, brought behind-the-scenes news from the teams and participated in analyses of the main events in Formula 1.
The Chinese GP marks the second round of the 2026 Formula 1 season and will be held at the traditional Shanghai International Circuit. The weekend will feature the Sprint format, which means an intense schedule from the first day of activities.
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The schedule begins early this Friday (13), Brasília time (GMT -3), with FP1 at 00:30. A few hours later, at 04:30, the Sprint qualifying takes place, which defines the starting grid for Saturday’s short race.
On Saturday (14), the Sprint will be held at 00:00. Later, at 04:00, the qualifying that determines the starting grid for the main race takes place.
The Chinese GP race will be held early Sunday morning (15), with the start at 04:00 Brasília time.
F1MANIA.NET follows all sessions of the weekend with real-time text. F1 TV Pro transmits all activities live with images, while Sportv also shows all sessions of the Chinese round, including the race. TV Globo will not broadcast this round live.
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