Shanghai news wrap-up
AUTOSPORT brings you a new Monday morning summary of the biggest headlines from throughout the Formula 1 weekend
By 2009 Formula 1 standards, the Chinese Grand Prix was a relatively tranquil event - yet it still delivered a staggering maiden one-two for Red Bull Racing in difficult wet conditions.
Off-track, two FIA meetings dominated the headlines, as the decision to declare the disputed diffusers legal prompted many to accelerate their development, and Renault's Flavio Briatore to go on the offensive.
The other lingering story was McLaren's forthcoming World Motor Sport Council appearance, and whether the Melbourne scandal had any bearing on Ron Dennis's decision to relinquish his remaining involvement in the team he ran for nearly three decades.
The 2009 rules remained a hot topic too, as KERS usage dwindled to just the McLarens and Nick Heidfeld, and drivers hit out at the shortcomings of this weekend's super soft Bridgestones.
THE ACTION
Hamilton sets the early pace in China
Button edges Rosberg in second practice
Rosberg fastest in final China practice
Vettel gives Red Bull first F1 pole
Vettel scores Red Bull's maiden F1 win
THE BIG STORIES
Dennis to announce future plans
Alonso slams 'ridiculous' tyre choice
Ferrari will not run KERS in China
Domenicali wants rows resolved quicker
Dennis: Decision not linked to FIA case
Whitmarsh: Hamilton committed to team
Parr clarifies Ferrari legality comments
Button hits back at 'bitter' Briatore
Briatore wants money blocked from Brawn
More teams ditch KERS for China
Ecclestone certain of new China deal
Alonso: Renault is back in the hunt
Brawn unmoved by Briatore's calls
Hamilton accepts blame for incident with Albon in F1 Brazilian GP
Ferrari drivers called to F1 stewards over Brazilian GP collision
Charles Leclerc was angry at himself for "stupid" qualifying error
Inaugural FE champion Piquet Jr interested in contesting Extreme E
Fernando Alonso takes maiden rally-raid podium ahead of Dakar 2020
McLaren hints at Formula 1 tests for IndyCar drivers O'Ward, Askew
Sainz: McLaren is more than 'best of the rest' in F1 2019 now
Will Alonso's Indy failure end the age of versatility?
F1 could move away from customer power units in 2031
All level in British Hillclimb title fight after contrasting Harewood fortunes
The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying
Healey horde entertains at Donington Park Equipe event
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