FORMULA ONE makes the trip up north to Asia after the new season debuted in Australia last week.
Last time out, Lando Norris took home the chequered flag in a McLaren’s MCL39 that looks to be the envy of the entire grid.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell made up the rest of the podium.
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut failed to live up to expectations as he finished 10th at Albert Park.
But the seven-time world champion has started the weekend brightly in China, claiming his first win for the Italian team in Saturday’s sprint race.
Hamilton starts 5th on the grid on Sunday, while McClaren’s Oscar Piastri is on Pole.
- Race time: 7am GMT
- TV channel: Sky Sports F1
- Starting grid: 1. Oscar Piastri, 2. George Russell, 3. Lando Norris, 4. Max Verstappen, 5. Lewis Hamilton, 6. Charles Leclerc, 7. Isack Hadjar, 8. Kimi Antonelli, 9. Yuki Tsunoda, 10. Alex Albon, 11. Esteban Ocon, 12. Nico Hulkenberg, 13. Fernando Alonso, 14. Lance Stroll, 15. Carlos Sainz, 16. Pierre Gasly, 17. Ollie Bearman, 18. Jack Doohan, 19. Gabriel Bortoleto, 20. Liam Lawson
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Full starting grid
- Oscar Piastri
- George Russell
- Lando Norris
- Max Verstappen
- Lewis Hamilton
- Charles Leclerc
- Isack Hadjar
- Kimi Antonelli
- Yuki Tsunoda
- Alex Albon
- Esteban Ocon
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Carlos Sainz
- Pierre Gasly
- Oliver Bearman
- Jack Doohan
- Gabriel Bortoleto
- Liam Lawson
Welcome to SunSport’s coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix!
The 2025 F1 season has already seen a lot of twists, with the Chinese GP seeing a third different pole sitter in three races.
McLaren’s pace at the front has given them a second pole in two GP’s, as Aussie Oscar Piastri will start at the front, after Lando Norris was there last week.
Between them was Lewis Hamilton in yesterday’s sprint, as he converted a pole to a win, and Piastri came home second.
Defending four-time world champion Max Verstappen is still waiting for his first win of the season.
Just to add to the drama, Mercedes driver George Russell has split the McLaren’s, and starts second in the GP.
Remember: in the UK, the race starts at 7am, so get your alarms set!
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
