Formula 1 action heats up at the Shanghai International Circuit for the season’s inaugural Sprint Weekend.
Sprint Race Results
George Russell dominated the Sprint Race, securing victory from pole position. Charles Leclerc finished second, while Lewis Hamilton rounded out the podium in third place.
Qualifying Highlights
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position, edging out Sebastian Vettel to become the youngest pole sitter in Formula 1 history at 19 years and 6 months old—younger than Vettel’s record of 21 years and 2 months. Russell qualified second, with Hamilton in third.
Hamilton appears revitalized following his Sprint podium and strong qualifying performance.
Pierre Gasly delivered a standout result for Alpine, qualifying ahead of both Red Bull drivers. This marks the second consecutive weekend Gasly has outqualified Max Verstappen.
Schedule Updates
Formula 1 officials have confirmed the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, corroborating recent conversations among drivers including Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar.
Track Details
The Shanghai circuit features four DRS zones, a 56-lap race distance, and pit stop times of 23-24 seconds. Available tire compounds include C2 (hard), C3 (medium), and C4 (soft).
The grid for the main Grand Prix race is set, positioning teams for an intense showdown.
