Overview

• Lewis Hamilton won his first-ever race for Ferrari, taking victory in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race from pole position.
• Hamilton held off Max Verstappen during the opening corners and maintained a dominant lead throughout the 19-lap race.
• The win follows a disappointing Ferrari debut in Melbourne, where Hamilton finished 10th in the Australian Grand Prix.
• Hamilton criticized his detractors, describing their doubts as 'uneducated guesses' and emphasizing the challenges of transitioning to a new team.
• Later on Saturday, Hamilton qualified fifth for Sunday’s main Grand Prix, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri taking his first-ever pole position.