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Oscar Piastri Leads McLaren One-Two at Chinese Grand Prix as Ferrari Drivers Disqualified

Piastri secures his first Formula 1 pole and victory, while Norris retains championship lead; Hamilton, Leclerc, and Gasly disqualified for technical violations.

  • Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix from pole position, marking his first career Formula 1 victory and leading McLaren's 50th one-two finish in the sport.
  • Lando Norris finished second, overcoming late brake issues, and maintained his lead in the Drivers' Championship with 44 points after two races.
  • Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, along with Alpine's Pierre Gasly, were disqualified post-race for technical infringements, including underweight cars and excessive skid wear.
  • George Russell claimed third place for Mercedes, securing the team's 300th podium in Formula 1, while Max Verstappen finished fourth for Red Bull after a late overtake on Leclerc.
  • McLaren's dominant performance in Shanghai solidifies their early-season form, with two consecutive race wins positioning them as strong contenders for the 2025 Constructors' Championship.
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