The checkered flag has fallen on the F1 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying session, delivering exciting results and setting the starting grid for Sunday’s race in Shanghai. Andrea Kimi Antonelli stole the show with an impressive performance, while Ferrari also showed strong pace across both drivers.
Shanghai qualifying results and starting grid
| Position | Driver | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 1:32.064 |
| 2 | George Russell | 1:32.286 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 1:32.415 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 1:32.428 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | 1:32.550 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 1:32.608 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 1:32.873 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 1:33.002 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | 1:33.121 |
| 10 | Oliver Bearman | 1:33.292 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | 1:33.354 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | 1:33.357 |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | 1:33.538 |
| 14 | Liam Lawson | 1:33.765 |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad | 1:33.784 |
| 16 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 1:33.965 |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | 1:34.317 |
| 18 | Alexander Albon | 1:34.772 |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | 1:35.203 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | 1:35.436 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | 1:35.995 |
| 22 | Sergio Pérez | 1:36.906 |
Antonelli’s pole position demonstrates his growing talent and sets up an intriguing battle at the front. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start right behind him, while Charles Leclerc also looks ready to challenge for top positions in the race. Expect a thrilling Sunday in Shanghai as teams turn qualifying form into race strategy.
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