Tagged
17 articles
George Russell took the first Sprint Race victory of 2026 in Shanghai, with Charles Leclerc second and Lewis Hamilton third. A lively short race, a safety car moment and tight battles left clear signs for Sunday's grand prix.
Kimi Antonelli took his first F1 pole in Shanghai with a 1:32.064 and set a new record as the youngest pole-sitter. George Russell recovered from a Q3 stoppage to grab second, while Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes pair in third.
George Russell dominated qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, putting Mercedes 1-2 on the grid while Verstappen struggled and the fate of the Bahrain and Saudi rounds hangs in the balance.
Mercedes driver George Russell has raised eyebrows by questioning the 'suspicious' performance levels of Red Bull's F1 car, sparking debate about competitive balance.
As F1 enters a new era, Mercedes' George Russell is tipped for championship glory thanks to a cerebral edge that could make all the difference.