Sprint Qualifying Chinese GP: Russell leads one-two for Mercedes, Verstappen P8
George Russell secured sprint pole on Friday in the lead-up to the Chinese GP. The difference with Max Verstappen (P8)? 1,7 seconds!
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Sprint qualifying results Chinese GP 2026
View the results of the sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit here.
Russell praises Mercedes after convincing sprint pole: ‘A joy to drive this car’
Russell dominated all sessions in sprint qualifying in Shanghai on Friday. Consequently, the driver also claimed sprint pole.
Max Verstappen finishes P8, laments ‘disastrous’ sprint qualifying: ‘Zero pace’
Max Verstappen had to settle for P8 during the first sprint qualifying of the year. Red Bull was not in the mix in Shanghai.
Hamilton keeping a close eye on strong Mercedes: ‘Must make up that deficit’
According to Hamilton, Ferrari feels strong in China, although he points out a weak spot on the straights and the gap to Mercedes.
Mekies apologizes to Verstappen, warns of a long weekend in Shanghai
Red Bull had a difficult start to the weekend in China. Laurent Mekies took responsibility and apologized to Verstappen.
Norris (P3) sees opportunity at start of sprint race in China: ‘Good starting position’
Norris qualified third for the sprint race in China. “I have one chance and that is at the start.”
Toto Wolff: ‘Customer teams’ gap is temporary, McLaren will return naturally’
Toto Wolff assumes that McLaren will still be dangerous for Mercedes. He explained what the customer team does differently than the factory team.
Column Giedo van der Garde: ‘Everything is allowed, including disturbing sleep’
In F1 it is permitted to disturb your teammate’s night’s rest, writes Giedo van der Garde in his column for FORMULE 1 Magazine.
FP1 Chinese GP: Flying start George Russell, eighth time Max Verstappen
FP1 GP China: George Russell set the fastest time in the first free practice. Max Verstappen finished with the eighth fastest time.