Overview

• Lando Norris, fresh off his Australian Grand Prix victory, enters the Chinese Grand Prix as the championship leader and a favorite to win.
• The Shanghai International Circuit has been resurfaced, adding uncertainty to tire strategies and car performance for the weekend.
• The Chinese Grand Prix features the first sprint race of the season, with limited practice time and a condensed schedule increasing strategic complexity.
• Mercedes and McLaren are tied in the Constructors' standings, while Ferrari looks to recover after a disappointing season opener in Australia.
• Rookies, including Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who impressed with a fourth-place finish in Australia, face new challenges on the demanding Shanghai circuit.