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Lando Norris Leads Formula 1 Standings Ahead of Chinese Grand Prix Return

The 2025 season's second race in Shanghai marks the first sprint event of the year as Max Verstappen seeks to close the gap in the championship.

Mercedes' British driver George Russell competes during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 16, 2025.
Lando Norris celebrates winning the Australian Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen leads Lando Norris during last year's Chinese Grand Prix

Overview

  • Lando Norris secured victory in the Australian Grand Prix, placing him at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings with a seven-point lead.
  • Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, aims to regain momentum in Shanghai after finishing second in Melbourne.
  • The Chinese Grand Prix, returning for its second year after a COVID-19 hiatus, will feature the season's first sprint race this weekend.
  • This year's Formula 1 season includes six rookie drivers competing for the Rookie of the Year title, adding fresh competition to the grid.
  • Shanghai's challenging circuit and the sprint format are expected to test teams' adaptability early in the 2025 season.