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Ferrari will line up fourth and sixth for the Sprint. Russell and Mercedes showed a clear edge in the third sector, and Vasseur says the start and tyre work will be crucial.
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.
Helmut Marko says Mercedes is about a second a lap quicker after a dominant Australian GP one-two. Russell on pole, Antonelli climbed back to second.
Russell won in Melbourne but warned Mercedes underperformed, pointing to sloppy starts and battery drama despite a clear pace advantage.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc sees Mercedes as the team to beat after Australian GP practice, highlighting the emotional stakes of a new season's pecking order.
Lewis Hamilton outpaced Charles Leclerc in Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix, with Mercedes demonstrating strong long-run pace that has Ferrari playing catch-up.
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.