Overview

• Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari by dominating the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading from start to finish.
• The win comes after Hamilton's maiden sprint pole position for Ferrari, achieved with a record-breaking lap at the Shanghai International Circuit.
• Oscar Piastri finished second in the sprint race and later secured his first-ever Formula 1 pole position for the main race, highlighting McLaren's continued strong form.
• Max Verstappen finished third in the sprint race but struggled with tyre degradation, while championship leader Lando Norris placed eighth, earning only one point.
• Ferrari's performance in China signals a significant improvement after a disappointing season opener, with Charles Leclerc also finishing strongly in fifth place.