Formula One is underway for the second round of the 2025 season in Shanghai. Lewis Hamilton took first place in today’s sprint race from pole position, winning his first Ferrari-red car win. The stage is now set for the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.
Oscar Piastri secured his first full qualifying pole position with a strong performance, ahead of George Russell. This marks an impressive milestone for the Australian driver.
The starting grid for Sunday’s Shanghai showdown has been released. Oscar Piastri and George Russell will be joined by Lewis Hamilton on the front row.
McLaren drivers Daniel Norris and Oscar Piastri are currently in the top spots, but McLaren teammate Lando Norris had a wild qualifying run, falling to P7.
The battle for pole position was intense, with Max Verstappen narrowly missing out. After a disappointing qualifying session, Liam Lawson failed to make an impression, finishing last in both sprint and actual qualifying.
The final grid is set, and the stage is now set for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. Fans can watch live updates on ESPN (US) or Sky Sports (UK), with streaming available on Fubo.
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