Sprint qualifying · Chinese Grand Prix
Russell takes sprint pole at the Chinese Grand Prix
George Russell topped sprint qualifying by 0.289s from Antonelli.
George Russell (Mercedes) took sprint pole at the Chinese Grand Prix with a 1:31.520, 0.289s ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Lando Norris starts third.
Knocked out in SQ2: Hülkenberg, Ocon, Lawson, Bortoleto, Lindblad and Colapinto.
Out in SQ1: Sainz, Albon, Alonso, Stroll and Bottas.
At Alpine, Gasly out-qualified Colapinto by 0.922s. At Aston Martin, Alonso out-qualified Stroll by 0.570s.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:31.520 | |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:31.809 | +0.289s |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:32.141 | +0.621s |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:32.161 | +0.641s |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:32.224 | +0.704s |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:32.528 | +1.008s |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:32.888 | +1.368s |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:33.254 | +1.734s |
| 9 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:33.409 | +1.889s |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:33.723 | +2.203s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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