Oscar Piastri Claims First F1 Pole and Leads McLaren 1-2 Finish at Chinese GP

McLaren solidifies early championship lead as Ferrari suffers double disqualification for technical violations.

• Oscar Piastri secured his maiden Formula 1 pole position and converted it into a dominant victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two with teammate Lando Norris.
• Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, along with Alpine's Pierre Gasly, were disqualified post-race for technical infringements, including skid block wear and underweight cars.
• Mercedes' George Russell took third place, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen finishing fourth after a late pass on Leclerc.
• Lando Norris faced brake issues late in the race but managed to hold onto second place, maintaining his lead in the Drivers' Championship.
• McLaren's strong performance positions them as early leaders in the Constructors' Championship, while Ferrari's setbacks highlight ongoing challenges with performance and compliance.

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