Practice 1 · Chinese Grand Prix
Russell fastest in Practice 1 at the Chinese Grand Prix
George Russell topped Practice 1 with a 1:32.741, 0.120s clear of Antonelli.
George Russell (Mercedes) set the pace in Practice 1 at the Chinese Grand Prix, with a best lap of 1:32.741, 0.120s quicker than Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Lando Norris was third, 0.555s off the top.
Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari filled the top of the order, with the top 10 covered by 1.935s and five drivers within a second of the fastest time.
All of the top 10 set their best laps on the soft tyre.
Alexander Albon completed the most laps, 31.
Practice times don't always tell the full story: teams run different fuel loads and programmes, and the order often changes once qualifying runs begin.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best lap | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:32.741 | |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:32.861 | +0.120s |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:33.296 | +0.555s |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:33.472 | +0.731s |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:33.599 | +0.858s |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:34.129 | +1.388s |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:34.426 | +1.685s |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:34.541 | +1.800s |
| 9 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 1:34.639 | +1.898s |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:34.676 | +1.935s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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