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2026 Chinese Grand Prix: sprint qualifying
George Russell topped sprint qualifying at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, ahead of Kimi Antonelli by 0.289s. Every driver's times through each part of the session.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) won the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai on 15 March 2026, starting from P1. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completed the podium. Andrea Kimi Antonelli took pole position. Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap, 1:35.275.
Result · Qualifying · Sprint · Tyre strategy · Lap chart · Race pace · Pit stops · All 2026 races
| Pos | Driver | Team | SQ1 | SQ2 | SQ3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:33.030 | 1:32.241 | 1:31.520 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:33.455 | 1:32.291 | 1:31.809 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:33.783 | 1:33.086 | 1:32.141 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:33.148 | 1:33.042 | 1:32.161 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:33.813 | 1:33.038 | 1:32.224 |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:33.194 | 1:32.602 | 1:32.528 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:33.970 | 1:33.405 | 1:32.888 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:34.170 | 1:33.564 | 1:33.254 |
| 9 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:34.280 | 1:33.501 | 1:33.409 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:34.447 | 1:33.620 | 1:33.723 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 1:33.997 | 1:33.635 | |
| 12 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:34.087 | 1:33.639 | |
| 13 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:34.110 | 1:33.714 | |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:34.291 | 1:33.774 | |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:34.495 | 1:34.048 | |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:34.592 | 1:34.327 | |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:34.761 | ||
| 18 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:35.305 | ||
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:35.581 | ||
| 20 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:36.151 | ||
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:37.378 |
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