What to watch for as Formula 1 returns from summer break

Formula 1 is set to return from its summer break with 12 races remaining in the 2026 season. The article previews key storylines heading into the final stretch, with the season apparently featuring Andrea Kimi Antonelli winning the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on March 15, 2026, with Lewis Hamilton finishing third for Ferrari. The piece was published on August 17, 2026, ahead of the resumption of racing.