Chinese Grand Prix 2016: 5 Key Talking Points Ahead of Shanghai Race

McLaren will take three race-ready drivers to Formula One's 2016 Chinese Grand Prix amid continuing uncertainty over Fernando Alonso's fitness to drive. Stoffel Vandoorne was drafted in as a last-minute replacement to partner Jenson Button at the Bahrain Grand Prix on April 3. The Belgian will travel to Shanghai with the team, ready to step in again, but Alonso will be hoping to put the youngster's F1 career on hold until 2017 when he undergoes medical tests on Thursday. Elsewhere in the world of F1, politics and finances have reigned supreme in recent weeks. The 11 teams got together in a rare show of unity to force Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt to back down in the row over qualifying, but format changes could still be made in time for 2...

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