Sprint · Chinese Grand Prix
Russell wins the Chinese Grand Prix sprint
George Russell won the sprint ahead of Leclerc and Hamilton.
George Russell (Mercedes) won the sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix from pole, 0.674s ahead of Charles Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium.
Liam Lawson gained 6 places, from 13th to 7th. Alexander Albon gained 6 places, from 22nd to 16th.
3 retirements: Hülkenberg (retired), Bottas (retired) and Lindblad (retired).
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 33:38.998 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.674 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +2.554 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +4.433 |
| 5 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +5.688 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +6.809 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | +10.900 |
| 8 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +11.271 |
| 9 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +11.619 |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +13.887 |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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